Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A cath for all seasons

Filed under: Oncology , Radiology


Pherocious! The cath from R4 that lets you do more. Just look what's possible with this cath:

It is the first apheresis catheter that, in addition to apheresis, intravenous infusions, and blood sampling, is indicated for power injection of contrast media for contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) imaging. The catheter will be available in both 12.5F and 10.5F sizes.

Kits contain:

  • Pherocious CT catheter

  • valved tear–away introducer

  • tunneler

  • 0.035” x 70cm J–tip guidewire

  • three apheresis Luer caps

  • 10ml disposable Luer lock syringe

  • dressing

  • introducer needle

  • 15cm dilator ( 10.5F sizes – 8F dilator/ 12.5F sizes – 10F dilator)
  • Press release: R4 Vascular Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market the First Power-Injectable Apheresis Catheter

    Product page: Pherocious CT Apheresis Catheter

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