Boston Scientific is releasing a new coronary imaging catheter that features the proprietary Bioslide® Hydrophilic Coating. During internal lab tests by Boston Sci, the new catheter required 28% less force to insert into challenging vessels as compared to the firm’s Atlantis SR Pro catheter.
More features from the product page:
Outstanding Image Clarity
* 40 MHz catheter provides excellent image resolution and clarity
* Transducer housing and drive shaft designed for uniform imaging core rotation
* Large imaging window clearance intended to decrease friction in tortuous anatomy
Excellent Catheter Performance
* Bioslide® Hydrophilic Coating provides a 28% improvement in pushability in challenging anatomy
* Tip designed to provide excellent kink resistance
* 6F guide catheter compatibility (≥.064″)
* Tapered tip with .022″ entry profile
Unique Coating
When in the presence of water of body fluids, the hydrophilic polymer coating absorbs water molecules to create a rapidly-formed interface at the surface of the device. This coating makes the catheter very slick and thus reduces the catheter push force.
Components shown in top image:
1. ≤.014″ guide wire compatible
2. 15cm imaging core pullback
3. 23cm Bioslide Hydrophilic Coating
4. 2.1cm marker band to transducer
5. 2.5F marker band
6. 0.22″ entry profile
7. 1.5cm guide wire rail length
8. 3.2F imaging window profile
9. 135cm usable length
Press release: Boston Scientific Launches New Coronary Imaging Catheter
Product page: iCross™ Coronary Imaging Catheter