| Item number | Compatible sheaths | Inner diameter (ID) | Outer diameter (OD) distal and proximal | Hydrophilic coating length | Usable length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APRO-55IC-125 | Minimum 0.071" ID | 0.055" / 1.4 mm | 0.066" / 1.7 mm / 5 Fr | 90 cm | 125 cm |
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APRO®* 55 intermediate catheter
<p><sup></sup>The APRO<sup>®</sup>* 55 intermediate catheter has a hydrophilic coated distal segment to aid navigation through vasculature during neurovascular procedures.</p>
Features
1. Excellent navigation to get to the target location with ease†,‡,1
The coil and braid design has been shown to navigate efficiently to support reaching the target location.†,‡,1,4
APRO®* catheter’s unique Coil + Braid design at the tip optimizes navigability.†,§,1
2. Highly supportive for device delivery versus SOFIA™* 5F†,§,2
69% less kickback shown when deploying Pipeline™ Flex embolization device with Shield Technology™ using APRO®* intermediate catheter versus SOFIA™* 5F†,§,2
3. Additional room for contrast when using an 0.071" guide catheter3
† Based on in-vitro quantitative evaluation and may not be representative of clinical performance.
‡ APRO®* 55 vs SOFIATM* 5F, ZOOM TM* 55, Catalyst TM* 5, and Red TM* 62 (n=2).
§ APRO®* 55 vs SOFIA TM* 5F (n=10).
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®* Third party brands are trademarks of their respective owners. APRO®* is a trademark of Palmera Medical and is manufactured by Alembic LLC, and distributed by Medtronic. All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company.
- Based off internal test report #D01111484 Rev B, APRO®* 55 Catheter.
- Based off internal test report #D01156118 Rev B, APRO®* 55 Catheter.
- APRO®* Catheter Instructions for Use, D00913771 Rev C.
- Li J, Ribo M. REACT Aspiration Catheters: Clinical Experience and Technical Considerations. Neurointervention. 2022 Jul;17(2):70-77. doi: 10.5469/neuroint.2022.00255. Epub 2022 Jun 20. PMID: 35718472; PMCID: PMC9256469.