Guiding Catheters
High Quality Intravascular Solutions
Guiding Catheters for Stable Access and Device Support
Cathtronix guiding catheters are designed to provide access and support for compatible interventional devices during catheter-based procedures.
The product family is developed with attention to backup support, torque response, inner lumen compatibility, kink resistance, radiopacity, and stable engagement, helping physicians maintain procedural control during complex intravascular interventions.
Guiding catheters are essential intravascular devices used to provide a stable pathway for the introduction and delivery of compatible guide wires, balloon catheters, microcatheters, intermediate catheters, stents, and other interventional devices.
Cathtronix guiding catheters are designed to support controlled access, reliable engagement, smooth device passage, and consistent performance during compatible catheter-based procedures.
Depending on the configuration, Cathtronix guiding catheters may be used in coronary, peripheral, neurovascular, or other selected vascular applications according to the approved intended use, product specification, and Instructions for Use.
Cathtronix microcatheters
Product Description
Cathtronix guiding catheters are sterile, single-use intravascular catheters intended to provide access and support for compatible diagnostic and interventional devices during catheter-based procedures.
Cathtronix microcatheters are sterile, single-use intravascular catheters intended to support navigation and access within selected vascular territories during compatible catheter-based procedures.
The microcatheter platform is designed with attention to:
- Smooth trackability through tortuous anatomy
- Flexible distal segment for atraumatic navigation
- Supportive shaft construction for procedural control
- Radiopaque visibility depending on model configuration
- Compatible inner lumen for selected guide wires and devices
- Controlled tip response during advancement and positioning
- Multiple lengths and profiles to support different procedural needs
All device use must follow the approved Instructions for Use, compatible device requirements, and applicable regulatory approvals in the relevant market.
Common Guiding Catheter Shapes
Depending on the product range and approved catalogue, guiding catheter shapes may include commonly used configurations such as:
- Judkins Left
- Judkins Right
- Extra Backup / EBU-type curves
- Amplatz Left
- Amplatz Right
- Multipurpose
- Internal Mammary / IMA-type shapes
- Radial access configurations
- Specialty curves according to procedural requirements
Available shapes, dimensions, and indications should always be confirmed from the approved Cathtronix specification sheet and IFU.
Suggested Specification Table
| Product Code | French Size | Inner Diameter | Working Length | Curve / Shape | Tip Configuration | Marker / Visibility | Compatible Guide Wire | Compatible Device | Intended Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTX-GC-001 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Judkins Left / shape to be confirmed | Atraumatic distal tip | Radiopaque tip / marker configuration to be confirmed | According to IFU | According to IFU | Coronary / vascular access |
| CTX-GC-002 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Judkins Right / shape to be confirmed | Atraumatic distal tip | Radiopaque tip / marker configuration to be confirmed | According to IFU | According to IFU | Coronary / vascular access |
| CTX-GC-003 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | EBU / backup support configuration | Atraumatic distal tip | Radiopaque tip / marker configuration to be confirmed | According to IFU | According to IFU | Interventional device support |
| CTX-GC-004 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Amplatz / support configuration | Atraumatic distal tip | Radiopaque tip / marker configuration to be confirmed | According to IFU | According to IFU | Device delivery and support |
| CTX-GC-005 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Multipurpose / specialty shape | Atraumatic distal tip | Radiopaque tip / marker configuration to be confirmed | According to IFU | According to IFU | Selective access and support |
Note: The table above is a website specification framework. Final values should be inserted only after confirmation from the approved Cathtronix technical specification sheet, product label, and Instructions for Use.
For detailed technical specifications, available configurations, compatibility information, and regulatory status, contact the Cathtronix team.
Design Considerations
Clinical and Procedural Value
Shaft Support
The shaft is developed to provide a balance between flexibility, support, and pushability, helping the catheter maintain performance during navigation and device delivery.
Inner Lumen Performance
The inner lumen is designed to support smooth device passage and compatibility with selected intravascular devices.
Distal Shape and Curve Design
Different distal curve shapes may be available to support different vascular anatomies, access routes, and procedural preferences.
Tip Configuration
The distal tip is designed to support vessel engagement while maintaining an atraumatic profile when used appropriately.
Kink Resistance
The catheter structure is developed to resist kinking during advancement, manipulation, and device exchange.
Radiopacity
Radiopaque components support fluoroscopic visualization and help the physician monitor catheter tip position.
Hub and Strain Relief
The proximal hub and strain relief are designed to support connection, handling, flushing, and controlled device introduction.
Access
Guiding catheters help establish a controlled vascular access pathway for the introduction of compatible interventional devices.
Support
A supportive shaft and stable distal engagement help maintain the position required for device delivery and procedural control.
Compatibility
The guiding catheter lumen is designed to accommodate selected guide wires, balloon catheters, microcatheters, stents, and other compatible devices according to the specification table and IFU.
Control
Torque response and shape retention support accurate catheter manipulation and positioning during the procedure.
Visibility
Radiopaque features assist fluoroscopic visualization and help confirm catheter position during use.
Stability
Stable engagement is important during device advancement, contrast injection, and interventional device delivery.
For detailed technical specifications, available configurations, compatibility information, and regulatory status, contact the Cathtronix team.
FAQ
What are guiding catheters used for?
Guiding catheters are used to provide vascular access, support, and a stable pathway for compatible interventional devices during catheter-based procedures.
Are Cathtronix guiding catheters sterile?
Yes. Cathtronix guiding catheters are intended to be supplied sterile and for single use only.
What devices can be used through a guiding catheter?
Compatible devices may include guide wires, balloon catheters, microcatheters, intermediate catheters, stents, or other intravascular devices according to the guiding catheter inner diameter and approved IFU.
What sizes are available?
Guiding catheters may be available in multiple French sizes, inner diameters, working lengths, and curve shapes depending on the approved catalogue and product configuration.
Do Cathtronix guiding catheters include radiopaque visibility?
Depending on the configuration, guiding catheters may include radiopaque tip visibility or marker features to support fluoroscopic positioning.
Can Cathtronix guiding catheters be used for coronary procedures?
Selected guiding catheter configurations may be designed for coronary procedures, depending on the approved intended use, shape, size, compatibility, and regulatory status.
Can Cathtronix guiding catheters be used for peripheral or neurovascular procedures?
Selected configurations may support peripheral or neurovascular applications according to the product specification, approved indication, and Instructions for Use.
Why is inner diameter important?
The inner diameter determines compatibility with guide wires, balloon catheters, microcatheters, stents, and other devices introduced through the guiding catheter.
What is backup support?
Backup support refers to the ability of the guiding catheter to maintain stable positioning and provide support during device advancement and delivery.
Where can I request detailed specifications?
You can contact Cathtronix directly through the website to request the latest guiding catheter specification sheet, available shapes, size matrix, and compatibility table.