Product Description
| Brand | Asahi |
| Tip Radiopacity | 0.71 |
| Tip Shape | Straight |
| CAT No | AT24135 |
| Catheter Length | 135 cm |
Excellent performance for the treatment of highly stenosed lesions. Stainless Steel Coil Shaft -For outstanding support, pushability, and torque performance,Shaft structure enables rotation of the catheter, providing excellent crossability.
Enhanced Pushability and CrossabilityThanks to the stainless steel braiding and engineered tip flexibility, the ASAHI Tornus Microcatheter excels in navigating tight or tortuous vascular anatomies. Its enhanced pushability supports clinicians in advancing through highly resistant, calcified, or difficult coronary lesions, improving procedural efficiency and success rates.
Reliable Visibility and SafetyThe microcatheter integrates a single distal radiopaque marker for real-time fluoroscopic tracking, permitting precise tip localization during complex interventions. Sterilized via EO and packaged individually, the device ensures patient safety while minimizing contamination risks, making it reliable for various hospital and cath lab settings.
Advanced Material and Design TechnologyConstructed from a durable polyamide/polyethylene blend, the ASAHI Tornus combines strength with flexibility. Its braided stainless steel shaft and hydrophilic distal segment maximize torque response, flexibility in tortuous vessels, and minimize friction during the intervention. Its lightweight design also facilitates easy handling and usage.
FAQ's of ASAHI Tornus Coronary Microcatheters:
Q: How does the ASAHI Tornus Coronary Microcatheter improve guidewire support in complex coronary lesions?
A: The ASAHI Tornus incorporates a braided stainless steel core and a highly penetrable tip, allowing excellent pushability and torque control. This combination facilitates advancing guidewires across hard, calcified, or resistant lesions, enhancing procedural success in complex cases.
Q: What are the ideal use scenarios for this microcatheter?
A: The ASAHI Tornus is specifically designed for guidewire support during percutaneous coronary interventions, particularly useful in navigating tough, tortuous, or calcified coronary lesions where standard catheters may fail to cross.
Q: When should this microcatheter be replaced?
A: As a single-use, disposable device, the ASAHI Tornus Coronary Microcatheter should be used for one patient procedure only and safely discarded thereafter to maintain sterility and performance integrity.
Q: Where should the ASAHI Tornus Coronary Microcatheter be stored prior to use?
A: To preserve its sterility and functional properties, store the microcatheter in its original sterile blister pack below 40C and protect it from humidity.
Q: What is the process for using the ASAHI Tornus Microcatheter during a procedure?
A: The microcatheter is manually advanced over a 0.014-inch guidewire to the target lesion under fluoroscopic guidance. The operator benefits from the catheter's hydrophilic coating and flexible design, allowing effective navigation and support within complex vasculature.
Q: What are the key benefits of utilizing this microcatheter in cardiac interventions?
A: Key advantages include enhanced crossability of tough lesions, flexible maneuverability in complex anatomies, radiopaque tip visibility, reliable torque control, and reduced friction-collectively supporting safer and more efficient coronary interventions.
Q: Is this device suitable for multiple uses or re-sterilization?
A: No, the ASAHI Tornus Coronary Microcatheter is intended strictly for single use. It should not be re-sterilized or reused to avoid compromising patient safety and device performance.