AngioDynamics
(NASDAQ:ANGO) today announced the launch of a new family of
micro-introducer kits, featuring a stiffened introducer option.
“Our broad
range of kits gives physicians a comprehensive set of options to treat
their patients and allows healthcare institutions to source all
micro-introducer needs from a reliable and trusted provider.”
AngioDynamics’ micro-introducers allow physicians to perform
percutaneous introduction of a guidewire or catheter into the peripheral
vasculature during minimally invasive percutaneous procedures, utilizing
a 21 gauge needle.
“The new family of micro-introducer kits with the stiffened introducer
option was developed based on the physician feedback we continue to draw
on to spur innovation,” said Shawn McCarthy, Senior Vice President and
General Manager of the Peripheral Vascular business unit. “Our broad
range of kits gives physicians a comprehensive set of options to treat
their patients and allows healthcare institutions to source all
micro-introducer needs from a reliable and trusted provider.”
The new kits include a needle, micro-introducer, and .018” guidewire.
They feature stiffened and standard introducer options with various
needle configurations, including super-sharp needles and echogenic tip
options. The guidewire has a range of configurations, including
stainless steel, nitinol, and tungsten; tungsten-coiled tips allow for
enhanced radiopacity while the nitinol wire helps resist against kinking.
The micro-introducer kits are available in 4 and 5 French sizes, in both
standard and stiffened configurations, which facilitate smooth entry
into difficult vessels. All feature a quarter-twist cam connection,
which verifies a secure lock, and seamless dilator-to-sheath transitions.
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