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DxTerity TRA 

Diagnostic Catheter

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Overview

Go transradial with DxTerity™ TRA diagnostic catheters— a collection of five universal curves featuring Full-Wall technology that are specifically adapted for transradial coronary cases.1

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Product Details†

DxTerity TRA catheter trapease curve image

Trapease Curve

Relaxed secondary curve allows for easy engagement of the coronary artery ostia and includes additional tertiary curve for added support.

Sizing: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5

DxTerity TRA catheter transformer curve image

Transformer Curve

Provides support from the aortic root and offers more reach to engage the coronary artery ostia.

Sizing: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5

DxTerity TRA catheter ultra curve image

Ultra Curve

Relaxed secondary curve allows for easy engagement of the coronary artery ostia. Simple clockwise and counterclockwise rotations to engage the RCA.

Sizing: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5

DxTerity TRA catheter tractive curve image

Tractive Curve

30-degree soft tip after the primary curve, allowing it to engage the coronary artery ostia.

Sizing: One size fits all

DxTerity TRA catheter tracker curve image

Tracker Curve

Provides support from the contralateral wall and aortic root leverage.

Sizing: One size fits all

DxTerity TRA catheters engage both coronaries without catheter exchange2 and feature:

  • Unique, ergonomic, winged hubs for easy manipulation
  • Solid shaft construction for efficient torque and excellent overall catheter performance
  • Double-braid wire for enhanced torque, strength, and kink resistance3
  • InSlide™ polymer additive for superior lubricity and enhanced deliverability3
  • Soft, atraumatic, radiopaque tip for visibility
  • Large lumen for high flow of contrast media to increase visualization4

Product Specifications

DxTerity diagnostic catheters come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, including long lengths (125 cm).

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Bench test data may not be indicative of clinical performance.

1

Based on preclinical data on file at Medtronic.

2

In porcine models. Based on preclinical data on file at Medtronic.

3

Based on bench test data conducted in 2016 vs. Cordis Infiniti®* and Supertorque®* Plus catheters, Terumo Optitorque®* catheter, Boston Scientific Impulse™* and Expo™* catheters, Merit Performa®* catheter, and Goodman Goodtec catheter. All tested in 5 F and 6 F. The lubricity bench test measures how much force is required to pull the catheter through two silicone pads while submerged in water at body temperature.

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Based on bench testing conducted in 2016 vs. Cordis Infiniti®* and Supertorque®* Plus catheters, Terumo Optitorque®* catheter, Boston Scientific Impulse™* and Expo™* catheters, Merit Performa®* catheter, and Goodman Goodtec catheter. All tested in 5 F and 6 F.