DIAGNOSTIC CATHETERS

Non-hydrophilic diagnostic catheters

Catheters for diagnosis in angiography.

Two kinds:

  • Flush catheters
  • Selective catheters

 

Characteristics

  • Material: polymer derived from nylon.
  • Diameters: 3F, 4F, 5F and 6F.
  • Length: range between 40 cm and 140 cm.
  • Tip shape: designed according to the anatomy of the vessel to be studied.
  • Radiopaqueness of the tip.
  • Smoothness of the point: flexible and atraumatic.
  • Lateral holes: to increase flow of contrast. Next to the tip.
  • One-piece construction of the catheter: tip and remainder of catheter of the same material.

Specifications

Flush catheters:

  • Pigtail
  • Omni-flush
  • Straight
  • Racket

Selective catheters:

  • Cerebral
  • Visceral
  • Angled
  • Catheter body made from co-extruded nylon.
  • Catheter with a flexible and smooth tip to avoid trauma to the arterial wall. Tapered tip that facilitates insertion, and is highly radiopaque.
  • Welded connection of the catheter to the tip.
  • Meshed or unmeshed.
  • Available with the radiopaque tip and with the entire catheter length (Angioptic).

Downloadable

Mariner catalogue