Impress® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters
Merit Medical’s Impress® line of Peripheral Angiographic Catheters features a revolutionary design engineered from tip to hub for superior performance in peripheral angiography. Available with optional Legato Hydrophilic coating for smoother navigation through tortuous anatomy.
Key Features
Hub
- Accordion design with insert-molded hub and strain relief in soft polyurethane — minimizes kinking and provides steerability
- Ergonomically designed wings for enhanced handling and control
- Internal transition for smooth guidewire advancement
Proprietary Shaft
- Braided stainless steel construction
- Maximizes flexibility while reducing kinking
- Excellent torqueability and optimal surface smoothness
Distal Tip
- Tapered tip with excellent tip memory
- Highly visible under fluoroscopy
- High pull strength at shaft-to-tip transition
- Multiple shape options available
Legato Hydrophilic Coating (selected SKUs)
- Reduces friction for smoother navigation through tortuous anatomy
- Maintains lubricity throughout the procedure
Available Sizes
4F Catheters
| Item Number | French | Length | Shape | Side Ports | Wire Size | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43035BER | 4F | 30 cm | Berenstein | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 43035KA2 | 4F | 30 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 43035RIM | 4F | 30 cm | RIM | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 43035STR | 4F | 30 cm | Straight Selective | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 44035RIM | 4F | 40 cm | RIM | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 44035STS | 4F | 40 cm | Straight Selective | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 44038KA2 | 4F | 40 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.038" | — |
| 44038MW2 | 4F | 40 cm | MW 2 | 0 | 0.038" | — |
| 44038STS | 4F | 40 cm | Straight Selective | 0 | 0.038" | — |
| 44038KA2-H | 4F | 40 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.038" | Hydrophilic |
5F Catheters
| Item Number | French | Length | Shape | Side Ports | Wire Size | Coating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5303510PIG-NB | 5F | 30 cm | Pigtail Flush | 10 | 0.035" | — |
| 53035BER | 5F | 30 cm | Berenstein | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 53035KA2 | 5F | 30 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 53035MODCB1 | 5F | 30 cm | Modified Cobra 1 | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 53035RIM | 5F | 30 cm | RIM | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 53035STR | 5F | 30 cm | Straight | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 54035RIM | 5F | 40 cm | RIM | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 54035STS | 5F | 40 cm | Straight Selective | 0 | 0.035" | — |
| 54038KA2 | 5F | 40 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.038" | — |
| 54038STS | 5F | 40 cm | Straight Selective | 0 | 0.038" | — |
| 54038KA2-H | 5F | 40 cm | KA 2 | 0 | 0.038" | Hydrophilic |