The Dualpro™ IVUS+NIRS Imaging Catheter Kit (TVC-C195-42) is a single use, disposable coronary catheter and accessory kit designed for use only with the Makoto Intravascular Imaging System™ (TVC-MC10 and TVC-MC10i). The dual-modality intravascular imaging catheter combines 50 MHz Extended Bandwidth IVUS transducer and laser-based near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for simultaneous acquisition of vessel structure and plaque composition data— a single catheter, a single pullback, two sets of data. The Dualpro™ IVUS+NIRS Imaging Catheter features a durable hydrophilic coating for improved deliverability. Indications for Use: 1. The Makoto Intravascular Imaging System™ is intended for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography. a. The System is intended for the detection of lipid-core-containing plaques of interest. b. The System is intended for the assessment of coronary artery lipid core burden. 2. The System is intended for ultrasound examination of coronary intravascular pathology. a. Intravascular ultrasound imaging is indicated in patients who are candidates for transluminal coronary interventional procedures.
A flexible, non-steerable tube with an ultrasound imaging transducer enclosed in a fluid-resistant or waterproof acoustically- and electrically-insulated housing, designed for insertion into the vascular system (i.e., peripheral vascular system, coronary artery) by an operator; it is not intended for intracardial insertion/imaging. Also known as a vascular ultrasound transducer, it includes either a single or an array of transducer element(s) (piezoelectric, active, or crystal); it cannot be manoeuvred via controls (i.e., non-steerable). This is a single-use device.
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