PTFE Microintroducer Split Sheath/Dilator Assemblies

Our microintroducer shealth/dilator assemblies can be used for the percutaneous placement of short and long-term therapeutic and diagnostic catheters.

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Product Highlights

  • Patented interlocking hub design that prevents dilator "push back" during insertion.
  • Sheath tips have zero clearance between dilator shaft and sheath tip, which reduces the risk of "roll back" during placement.
  • Microintroducer is compatible with most 0.018” guidewires.
  • Easy grip T-hub provides a secure grip during peeling and removal.
  • The dilator tip radius provides a smooth transition from the guidewire.
  • French sizes are permanently molded on the dilator hub for easy identification.
  • Elimination of mechanical skiving provides a smooth and even peel.
  • Compatible with most therapeutic and diagnostic catheters and guidewires.
  • Custom lengths and sizes can be manufactured to order.
Sheath Dimensions

Size Tube O.D. Min I.D. Min Tip I.D.
3F 0.063 1.60 0.042 1.07 0.037 0.94
3.5F 0.070 1.78 0.049 1.24 0.044 1.12
4F 0.076 1.93 0.055 1.40 0.050 1.27
4.5F 0.083 2.11 0.062 1.58 0.057 1.45
5F 0.090 2.29 0.069 1.75 0.064 1.63
5.5F 0.097 2.46 0.076 1.93 0.071 1.80
6F 0.103 2.62 0.082 2.08 0.077 1.96
6.5F 0.110 2.79 0.089 2.26 0.084 2.13
7F 0.118 3.00 0.095 2.41 0.090 2.29
7.5F 0.125 3.18 0.102 2.59 0.097 2.46

Dimensional criteria for reference only. Custom lengths and sizes can be manufactured to order.

Dilator Dimensions

Size Tube O.D. Tip I.D. Taper Length
3F 0.039 0.99 0.020 0.51 0.123 3.12
3.5F 0.046 1.17 0.020 0.51 0.203 5.16
4F 0.052 1.32 0.020 0.51 0.218 5.54
4.5F 0.059 1.50 0.020 0.51 0.299 7.59
5F 0.066 1.68 0.020 0.51 0.379 9.63
5.5F 0.073 1.85 0.020 0.51 0.459 11.66
6F 0.079 2.01 0.020 0.51 0.528 13.41
6.5F 0.086 2.18 0.020 0.51 0.508 12.90
7F 0.092 2.34 0.020 0.51 0.566 14.38
7.5F 0.099 2.51 0.020 0.51 0.632 16.05

Dimensional criteria for reference only. Custom lengths and sizes can be manufactured to order.

Configurations

Standard sheath usable lengths:

  • 2.00" (5.0cm)
  • 3.95" (10.0cm)
  • Custom lengths available upon request.

Standard dilator usable lengths:

  • 3.34" (8.5cm)
  • 5.29" (13.4cm)
  • Custom lengths available upon request.
Materials

Sheath: PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)


Dilator: PE (Polyethylene)


Hub: PP (Polypropylene)


Radiopaque Fillers

  • Dilator: Barium Sulfate
  • Sheath: Bismuth Trioxide