Drainage device streamlines access to reduce patient trauma
Published date : 31 July 2012
Article date : 31 July 2012
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The new Aprima Access Nonvascular Introducer Set is the first device in Cook Medical's Aprima drainage portfolio. The set can be used for single-puncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of a working wire guide for IR procedures.
Key to its performance is the design of the sheath and introducer. A Transitionless-Tip aims to assist interventional radiologists streamline access and reduce the risk of patient trauma by substantially lowering any major resistance that could make insertion difficult.
The set's design is highly radiopaque along the entire shaft including the distal tip to provide visibility under fluoroscopy after placement. The set also includes a hydrophilic-coated coaxial introducer which works with the Transitionless-Tip to ease placement for drainage access.
The Aprima Access Set options include a choice of two types of EchoTip echogenic access needles, two types of wire guides and the hydrophilic-coated coaxial introducer. The Aprima Access Set is currently available in the United States and Canada.
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