The Millipede 088 Access Catheter consists of the catheter, a rotating hemostasis valve (RHV) and a valve crossing tool. The catheter, RHV and valve crossing tool are provided sterile. They are sterilized by ethylene oxide (EO). The Millipede 088 Access Catheter is a single lumen, reinforced, variable stiffness catheter. The distal segment has a hydrophilic coating for navigation through the vasculature. The catheter has a radiopaque marker located at its distal end for visualization under fluoroscopy. The valve crossing tool is used to open the valve of the access sheath and to facilitate insertion of the Millipede 088 Access Catheter through the access sheath without damage. The RHV is assembled onto the hub of the Millipede 088 Access Catheter and is used to maintain hemostasis during infusion of saline and contrast agent and insertion of other devices through the Millipede 088 Access Catheter.
A flexible tube intended to be used for the percutaneous transluminal passage and placement of a diagnostic/interventional catheter, lead (e.g., pacing lead, balloon dilatation catheter), needle or guidewire through its lumen(s), within the vascular system. It may be rigid or flexible, non-steerable or steerable, single or multiple lumen(s), and the distal section can have a variety of preformed shapes. It is not intended solely for infusion nor to access superselective small vessels, and does not include a transseptal needle. A percutaneous introduction set, shaft visualization electrodes, or haemostatic valve may be supplied with the guide-catheter. This is a single-use device.