🔍Product Description
Guiding Catheters are intended for use for intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices into coronary or peripheral vascular systems.
Size Comparison Table
| Terminal Configuration |
Models |
Outer Diameter (Fr/mm) |
Internal Diameter (mm) |
Length (cm) |
| Multifunctional (XB) |
XB3.0-6-100 |
6/2.06 |
1.80 |
100 |
| XB3.5-6-100 |
6/2.06 |
1.80 |
100 |
| XB4.0-6-100 |
6/2.06 |
1.80 |
100 |
| XB4.5-6-100 |
6/2.06 |
1.80 |
100 |
| Multipurpose (MP) |
MPA1-8-90 |
8/2.67 |
2.16 |
90 |
| MPD-6-100 |
6/2.06 |
1.80 |
100 |
✨Key Features
- Flat-wire-braided, 100-cm catheter shaft with PTFE liner
- One-piece molded hub and strain relief
- Curves specifically designed for transradial access
- Radiopaque for precise fluoroscopic visualization
- Soft, radiused tip for patient safety
- Ultra-thin tube providing large lumen for smooth device delivery
- Hydrophilic coating for reduced friction
- Excellent kink resistance during procedures
⚙️Recommended Procedure
- Remove the guiding catheter from packaging using sterile techniques.
- Flush the catheter lumen with a heparinized saline solution.
- Ensure appropriate anticoagulation and vasodilation therapy is used.
- Introduce into vasculature via sheath or over an indwelling guidewire.
- Advance under fluoroscopic guidance to the desired position.
- Remove the guidewire before introducing other devices or contrast agents.
⚠️Complications
Use should be restricted to trained specialists. Potential complications include: hemorrhage, hematoma, allergic reaction, infection, embolism, blood vessel dissection, or occlusion.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How is the guiding catheter sterilized?
The catheters are sterilized using Ethylene Oxide (EO) to ensure complete safety and sterility for surgical use.
Q2: What is the shelf life of the product?
The product comes with a quality guarantee period of 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Q3: What are the primary materials used in construction?
It features a flat-wire-braided shaft with a high-performance PTFE liner for smooth delivery and kink resistance.
Q4: Does the catheter support fluoroscopic visualization?
Yes, the catheter is radiopaque, allowing for clear visualization under fluoroscopy during interventional procedures.
Q5: Which international certifications does this product hold?
The catheter is fully certified with CE, ISO13485, FSC, and CFDA, meeting Class III medical instrument standards.
Q6: Are there different sizes available for various access points?
Yes, we offer multiple sizes (6F and 8F) and specific curves like XB and MP designed for both transradial and femoral access.