Coaxial Sheath/Dilator Introducers
Telefelex Medical OEM provides a range of introducers for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic catheters utilizing the Seldinger technique.
Product Highlights
- French size permanently molded into the dilator and sheath hubs for easy identification.
- Sheaths and dilators have tapered tips that facilitate percutaneous insertion of the device.
- Dilator tips can be sized to accept a wide range of guidewires.
- Luer lock hubs allow attachment of other luer fitting devices.
- Introducers are compatible with a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic catheters.
Dilator Sizes
| Dilator Size |
Dilator O.D. |
Dilator Tip I.D. (min) |
Standard Sheath I.D. (min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4F | .052" (1.32mm) | .027" (0.69mm) | .055" (1.40mm) |
| 5F | .066" (1.68mm) | .037" (0.94mm) | .069" (1.75mm) |
| 6F | .079" (2.01mm) | .040" (1.02mm) | .082" (2.08mm) |
| 7F | .092" (2.34mm) | .040" (1.02mm) | .096" (2.44mm) |
| 8F | .105" (2.67mm) | .040" (1.02mm) | .108" (2.74mm) |
| 9F | .118" (3.00mm) | .040" (1.02mm) | .121" (3.07mm) |
| 10F | .131" (3.33mm) | .040" (1.02mm) | .134" (3.40mm) |
Dimensions in inches unless otherwise specified.
Dimensional criteria for reference only.
Configurations
Standard sheath usable length: 4.72" (12.0cm)
Standard dilator usable length: 7.875" (20.0cm)
Materials
Tubing: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)
Filler: Barium Sulfate
Hub: PP (Polypropylene)