Interventional Cardiology
What is needed for patient treatment?
For diagnosis:
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Coronary angiography set
Includes an introducer, an angiographic catheter, and a diagnostic guidewire, providing a ready-to-use solution for convenient performance of a diagnostic procedure.
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Introducers
Introducers for radial and femoral access are available in various lengths and diameters, including hydrophilic-coated options. The portfolio includes solutions from Terumo and Merit Medical.
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Diagnostic guidewires
Diagnostic guidewires from Terumo and Merit Medical are available in different diameters and lengths, with various tip shapes, stiffness levels, and coatings, allowing the optimal solution to be selected for vascular navigation depending on anatomy and the specifics of the procedure.
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Angiographic catheters
For treatment:
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Slender introducers
Glidesheath Slender is a thin-walled introducer by Terumo for radial access, with an outer diameter one size smaller than standard. Thanks to its hydrophilic coating, it minimizes vascular trauma, reduces the risk of spasm, and allows the use of larger-diameter instruments even in narrow arteries.
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Guiding catheters
Climber® (Terumo) is a guiding catheter with a hydrophilic coating that provides an ideal combination of a specialized hydrophilic surface, a large inner lumen, and optimal passive backup support. It also offers a wide choice of shapes for any type of intervention, including femoral, transradial, and brachial access to grafts.
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Coronary guidewires
Runthrough™ NS (Terumo) is an innovative guidewire that combines Duo Core technology, hydrophilic coating, and a distal core made of an elastic nickel-titanium alloy. The Runthrough™ PTCA product family includes a full range of guidewires designed to treat lesions of any complexity.
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SC balloon dilatation catheters for PTCA
Ryurei™ (Terumo) and Xperience Pro (iVascular) are semi-compliant PTCA balloon catheters designed for predilatation of stenoses. These models feature an ultra-low crossing profile and enhanced hydrophilic coating, ensuring high trackability through the tightest and most tortuous lesions and enabling rapid and safe vessel expansion before stenting.
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Drug-eluting coronary stent systems
Ultimaster Tansei™, Ultimaster Nagomi™ (Terumo), and Angiolite (iVascular) coronary stent systems combine advanced delivery technologies, drug coating, and a wide range of solutions for the treatment of both standard and complex coronary lesions. Their key advantages include high flexibility, precise positioning, the ability to be significantly overexpanded for optimal adaptation in vessels of different diameters, and the availability of long stents for the treatment of extended lesions. The efficacy and safety of these stent systems have been confirmed by clinical studies and everyday interventional practice.
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NC balloon dilatation catheters for PTCA
Accuforce™ (Terumo) and NC Xperience (iVascular) are high-pressure non-compliant balloon catheters intended for post-dilatation of stents. Both models are characterized by high burst resistance, allowing safe expansion of even heavily calcified lesions while minimizing the risk of vessel wall injury beyond the stent.
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Drug-coated balloon dilatation catheters
Essential (iVascular) is a paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter developed for the treatment of in-stent restenosis and de novo lesions in small vessels. Its effectiveness is ensured by coating technology that provides rapid drug release and stable concentration within the arterial wall, preventing excessive tissue proliferation.
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Coronary cutting balloon catheters
Naviscore (iVascular) is a specialized scoring balloon intended for the preparation of complex calcified lesions before stenting. Its main advantage is the presence of external metallic elements that create focused pressure when the balloon is inflated, producing micro-incisions on the plaque surface. This ensures controlled vessel expansion at lower pressure, significantly reducing the risk of dissections compared with standard dilatation catheters.
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Aspiration catheters
Eliminate (Terumo) and Capturer (iVascular) are highly effective aspiration catheters intended for rapid thrombus removal by mechanical thrombectomy. Both models have an enlarged inner lumen for maximum suction power and combine excellent flexibility with high trackability, allowing rapid restoration of blood flow even in complex and tortuous vessel segments.
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Microcatheters
Accessories:
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Inflation devices
Merit Medical inflation devices, including the Basix Compak, Basix Touch, and Blue Diamond series, are an industry standard thanks to the combination of highly accurate pressure gauges (up to 30 atm) and ergonomic design. They are equipped with a rapid-release mechanism for immediate balloon deflation and a transparent body for air-bubble monitoring. The range includes both compact models for routine procedures and large-volume options (Big 60) for peripheral interventions, ensuring reliability and pressure stability.
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Access site closure devices
Angio-Seal™ VIP (Terumo) is an active femoral artery closure device that provides rapid hemostasis using absorbable collagen, an anchor, and a small polymer component. Its main advantage is mechanical puncture sealing based on a sandwich principle, which shortens hospitalization time and allows patients to ambulate much earlier.
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Hemostatic bands
TR Band™ (Terumo) and Prelude Sync DISTAL (Merit Medical) are radial artery compression devices used after transradial procedures. TR Band is a classic standard with a transparent design for visual monitoring and a unique air-chamber structure that selectively compresses the artery. Prelude Sync DISTAL is specifically designed for hemostasis in the anatomical snuffbox area (distal radial access). It has an ergonomic curved shape and an offset band that provides stable fixation in this challenging area while preserving thumb mobility.
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Angiographic needles
Merit Advance angiographic needles by Merit Medical are ultra-sharp needles designed for rapid and precise vascular access. They feature an ergonomic design that helps the physician maintain clear control during puncture. Thanks to their thin walls and echogenic tip for ultrasound guidance, the needle passes easily through tissues and allows smooth guidewire insertion with minimal trauma to the patient.
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Hemostatic valves
Merit Medical hemostatic valves provide reliable sealing and blood-loss control during interventional procedures. They feature a wide inner lumen that allows several instruments to pass simultaneously, as well as a convenient screw or push mechanism for quick one-handed manipulation. Thanks to their durable construction and stable instrument fixation, these valves minimize the risk of blood backflow even during long and complex procedures.
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Manifolds
Manifolds by Merit Medical are reliable fluid-distribution systems that allow the physician to switch quickly between contrast injection, saline flushing, and pressure measurement. They are made of transparent polycarbonate for easy detection of air bubbles and are equipped with convenient 360° rotating handles for smooth channel switching with minimal effort.
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Stopcocks
Stopcocks by Merit Medical are high-strength single- and multi-port switches made of transparent polycarbonate for full control of fluid flow and air-bubble detection. They are designed to operate under pressure up to 1,050 psi and feature easy-to-turn handles that ensure tight sealing and reliable Luer Lock connection.
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High-pressure tubing
Merit Medical high-pressure tubing is designed for safe contrast delivery during angiography at pressures up to 1,200 psi. It is made of durable transparent PVC or nylon, allowing easy visualization of air bubbles.
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Coronary syringes
Medallion (Merit Medical) is a line of specialized syringes developed for precise and safe drug delivery during interventional procedures. They feature color-coded barrels in seven variants, allowing instant medication identification in the operating room and helping prevent medical errors. Thanks to the transparent barrel with a clear scale, smooth plunger movement, and secure Luer Lock connection, these syringes ensure maximum dosing accuracy and stable performance under pressure.
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Anna Kruhlova
Product Manager, Cardiac Interventions
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