Quiz 1: PTA & HD Cath

Question 1

Explain the design and benefits of our optimized lumen technology

Answer 1

lower pressures, higher flow rates

Question 2

What is the benefit of retrograde placement?

Answer 2

more accurate placement

Question 3

Palindrome offers a __ F introducer for a ____ f catheter while Glidepath is a ___ f introducer for a ___ f catheter

Answer 3

• 16 fr, 14.5 catheter
• 15 fr, 14.5 catheter

Question 4

What is the benefit of no side holes over side hole catheter?

Answer 4

prevents thrombus build-up

Question 5

For Pristine, what is the primary patency at 30 days ____% and 6 months ____%

Answer 5

100%, 91%

Question 6

WHat does glidepath have that palendrome doesnt

Answer 6

Pre loaded stylet, smooth tapered tip, airguard

Question 7

Glidepath 7.5, 10F, 13F unmart market needs benefits:

Answer 7

• small adult indication
• ease of use
• high flow rates and lower pressures

Question 8

Reliance XK messaging:

Answer 8

• low recirculation in forward and reverse
• improved inner lumen and optimal design
• low pressures, high flows

Question 9

Palindrome airguard is ___ cc/sec vs GlidePath is ___ cc/sec

Answer 9

• 4
• 0.15

Question 10

T/F: the silver/ heparin coating doesn’t work on Palindrome, which is why we discontinued coating our catheters with it

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Is the radiopaque markers on Palindrome important?

Answer 11

No, you can see the whole catheter under x-ray, you don’t need radiopaque markers

Question 12

Medtronic MDT has a 16 f inducer for a 14.5 sheath which causes

Answer 12

more vessel trauma and potential for air embolism and bleeding.

Question 13

What do the Palindrome “sport kits” include?

Answer 13

only a catheter

Question 14

Which of our catheters is most comparable to MedComp Split Cath III? What is the difference?

Answer 14

Decathalon is the same, except ours has a preloaded stylet

Question 15

Selling against MedComps Split Cath III

Answer 15

• problems with hubs cracking
• rotating suture wing
• Small cuff is glued on

Question 16

MedComp Split Catheter III is a ___ FR Flowguard vs. AirGuard is ___ FR

Answer 16

• 17fr
  -16.5Fr

Question 17

T/F: MedComp- Symetrex Green hubs were confusing to people since not color coaded in Red/Blue

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Angiodynamics Dura-Flow Catheter vs. Reliance XK

Answer 18

• 18% higher flow rates than DuraFlow and DuraMax
• 27% lower pressures than DuraFlow and DuraMax
• kink resistence on Reliance makes placement easier

Question 19

Can Duraflow run in reverse?

Answer 19

no

Question 20

BD replacement for Arrow Cannon?

Answer 20

• GlidePath & Equistream & Reliance

Question 21

Selling against Arrow Cannon:

Answer 21

• Only 1 tip in right artium vs. both tips with Glidepath and Equistream
• airguard is superior
• more size options
• improved inner lumen