The guiding catheter (GC) will consist of a reinforced body with a hub and strain relief at the proximal end and an intermediate and soft tip at the distal end. The distal part of the catheter features a specific tip shape. A part of the catheter body features a hydrophilic coating. The GC is developed with or without side holes. The Design Inputs and Design Outputs are gathered in attachment 1 (Design Input – Design Output Table) per SOP R&D-006 (Design Input – Design Output).
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 (e.g., straight, hockey stick). It is not intended solely for infusion, is not intended to access superselective small vessels, and does not include a transseptal needle. It may include a disposable percutaneous introduction set or shaft visualization electrodes. This is a single-use device.