Impress® Diagnostic Peripheral Catheters
Merit Medical's Impress® line of Peripheral Angiographic Catheters is 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 soft polyurethane strain relief — minimizes kinking and enhances steerability.
- Ergonomically designed wings for improved handling and control.
- Internal transition for smooth guidewire advancement.
Proprietary Shaft
- Braided stainless steel construction for maximized flexibility and kink resistance.
- Excellent torqueability and optimal surface smoothness.
Distal Tip
- Tapered tip with excellent tip memory and high fluoroscopic visibility.
- 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 | 0.038" | — |
| 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 |