SOFIA™ EX

Device-Type

Intracranial Support Catheter

Targated Speciality

Cardiovascular

Disease Solution

Access Product Solutions

Manufacturer

MicroVention Terumo


The SOFIA™ EX Intracranial Support Catheter is designed to provide the ideal combination of excellent trackability and extra stability, for precise delivery of treatment devices. It allows for smooth navigation to the desired target location and consistent stability for deploying and resheathing devices with minimal tip movement. 



The SOFIA® EX Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. The SOFIA® EX Catheter can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. The SOFIA® EX Catheter is not intended for use in coronary arteries.

Features and Benefits

EXcellent Trackability

Soft distal tip designed for easy navigation through tortuous anatomy, enabling the SOFIA™ EX Catheter to provide support close to the treatment site.


EXtra Stability

Minimal tip movement when deploying and re-sheathing treatment devices. Supportive proximal section with many gradual transition zones and kink resistant construction provide consistent support for device delivery.

Recommended Compatible Devices

The SOFIA™ EX 058 Catheter is the recommended intracranial support catheter for the delivery of the WEB™ Aneurysm Embolization System and the FRED™ Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device. The SOFIA™ EX 058 Catheter is designed to work seamlessly with Headway and VIA Microcatheters. The SOFIA™ EX 058 Catheter is compatible with a Long Sheath/Guide Catheter with an ID of 0.074” or larger.

Device Documents

Related Device SKUs

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SKU Name Device SKUs Model Distal ID | Proximal ID (in/mm) Distal OD (F/in/mm) Proximal OD (F/in/mm) Usable Length (cm) Distal Soft Length (cm) Proximal Length (cm) Tip Shape
SOFIA EX 058
ISC5105ST 0.058 / 1.47 5.2 / 0.068 / 1.73 5.4 / 0.071 / 1.80 105 9 96 Straight
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SOFIA EX 058
  • Model : ISC5105ST
  • Procedure : -
  • Distal ID | Proximal ID (in/mm) : 0.058 / 1.47
  • Distal OD (F/in/mm) : 5.2 / 0.068 / 1.73
  • Proximal OD (F/in/mm) : 5.4 / 0.071 / 1.80
  • Usable Length (cm) : 105
  • Distal Soft Length (cm) : 9
  • Proximal Length (cm) : 96
  • Tip Shape : Straight

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