Indications:
Angiographic catheters are designed to be used for delivering radiopaque media to selected sites in the vascular system in conjunction with routine diagnostic procedures. Angiographic catheters with marker bands may also be used for anatomical measurements.
Contraindications: None known.
Warnings:
• The Impress® angiographic catheter with hydrophilic coating should not be used in the coronary arteries.
• Angiographic catheters are single use.
• Recommended guide wire size: See the individual catheter label.
• Guide wire use has been associated with greater incidence of thrombus formation. Precautions:
• Do not use if package is opened or damaged.
• Do not use after expiration date.
• Do not autoclave.
• Carefully remove the catheter from the package by grasping the hub and slowly withdrawing it from the package.
• If resistance is felt when removing the guidewire from the catheter, remove the guide wire and catheter as a unit to prevent potential damage to the vessel wall.
• Flush all devices entering a blood vessel with sterile heparinized saline or similar isotonic solution before use.
• For catheters containing hydrophilic polymer coating on the distal surface of the catheter, the surface of the distal portion of the catheter must be completely wet with solution to remain lubricated. Proper caution must be taken to wet the catheter prior to and during use.