Medtronic landed FDA clearance for its TrailBlazer angled support catheter that’s indicated for use within the peripheral vasculature for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD). It can be used to help in delivering guidewires and for channeling solutions and diagnostic agents.
The shaft is made of braided steel and there’s three radiopaque markers to help see its location under fluoroscopy. It comes in three sizes (.014″, .018″ and .035″) and either of the smaller ones can fit inside the .035″ sized catheter to improve its reach and pushability. The catheter is also available with either a 25° or 30° angled tip.
Source: Medtronic…