Vascular Solutions

Vascular Solutions (Booth 1003) is unveiling medical devices designed for the retrieval and manipulation of objects located in the cardiovascular system, including coils, balloons, catheters and guidewires.

The MICRO Elite Snare can be deployed through a 0.014” lumen, making it deliverable through conventional microcatheters and balloon catheters. Even with its ultra-low profile, the MICRO Elite Snare features a cobalt chromium helical loop design for optimal retrieval and manipulation. The loop is encapsulated in a platinum coil to enhance visualization under fluoroscopy.    

The EXPRO Elite Snare features a completely integrated 0.035” profile that permits delivery through 0.035” lumens of conventional catheters and a cobalt chromium helical loop design for optimal retrieval and manipulation. The loop is encapsulated in a platinum coil to enhance visualization under fluoroscopy, is flexible and torqueable for atraumatic delivery, and has a longer reach than right-angle loops.

The Jiffy Wire, an 80cm 0.035” specialty guidewire offers the benefits of both a straight floppy tip and a 3 mm J-tip in one double-ended guidewire. The 80 cm working length and stiff shaft of the Jiffy Wire provides control and wire manipulation for access procedures, while the 10 cm graduated transition tips facilitate atraumatic access and device placement. The coils of the Jiffy Wire are pre-coated with a smooth PTFE coating.

The Axis Wire, a 0.035” specialty guidewire that combines a stiff proximal shaft with a long, floppy distal tip, is designed to offer easy delivery combined with the protection of an atraumatic tip. Its heavy-duty proximal shaft provides support and pushability for device delivery. The coils of the Axis wire are pre-coated with a smooth PTFE coating. The Axis Wire is available in 90cm, 145cm and 260cm lengths.

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