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Diagnostic Products

AVANTI®+ Sheath Introducer

For use in arterial and venous procedures requiring percutaneous introduction of intravascular devices, the AVANTI®+ Introducer is the pioneer of catheter sheath introducer technology. Featuring a patented SLIX Valve, the AVANTI®+ Introducer provides smooth transitions, monitoring capabilities and exceptional performance for your procedural success, as well as:

    • A hexacuspid design that provides a balance between catheter maneuverability and hemostasis.
    • A rotating suture collar that facilitates greater procedural flexibility. It stays in place better and allows more patient movement.
    • A kink-resistant cannula design integrating a soft, flexible inner layer with a stiffer outer layer for improved bendability and support. It is also less prone to kinking, cost-effective and reliable.
    • Atraumatic tip transitions for both the sheath and the vessel dilator are uniquely tapered and manicured. This results in smooth insertions and may help lessen damage upon entry

EMERALD Diagnostic Guidewire

Intended for percutaneous entry and guidance of catheters, the EMERALDâ„¢ Diagnostic Guidewire complements our diagnostic catheter and catheter sheath introducer lines. Performance, endurance and safety are built into each EMERALDâ„¢ Guidewire with solid tensile strength to minimize the likelihood of stretching or fracturing.

Product highlights:

    • Enhanced maneuverability
    • Reduced likelihood of flaking
    • Finger straightenability
    • Precise tolerances
    • Proprietary PTFE Coating Process
    • Available in multiple shapes and sizes
INFINITI® Diagnostic Catheter

The INFINITI® 4F, 5F, and 6F line of diagnostic catheters is ideal for coronary angioplasty. These catheters incorporate proprietary Vestanâ„¢ Nylon to deliver exceptional responsiveness and flow rates, optimal torque, and shape retention.

  • The TRULUMEN® Design: provides the same inner lumen diameter from hub to tip, which eliminates contrast jetting and allows for smoother flow and improved catheter stability.

  • Large Inner Lumen: thin-wall technology allows for larger inner lumen diameter, thus facilitating easy injections and higher flow rates.

  • Radiopaque tip: helps reduce the risk of vascular damage upon entering tortuous or fragile vessels.


Access Products

VISTA BRITE TIP® Guiding Catheters

An innovation in cardiac catheterization, VISTA BRITE TIP® Guiding Catheters are indicated for the delivery of interventional devices to coronary or peripheral vascular systems.

  • Back-up and Support: Access and Crossability – the VISTA BRITE TIP® Catheters assist wires and devices to reach and cross distal lesions.
  • Radiopacity: Excellent Visibility – A highly radiopaque distal ultra soft tip helps promote safe atraumatic engagement and precise placement.
  • Shape Retention: Strength & Stability – VISTA BRITE TIP® Catheters maintain shape and remain engaged during lengthy and challenging procedures.

Cordis offers a complete line of Extra Backup Guides for both the left and right coronary arteries, and a complete line of specialty guides to suit special case needs.


Steerable Guidewires


Interventional Products

CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent

The CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent is an interventional therapy that has been shown to dramatically improve clinical outcomes. Since the arrival of stents in 1995, in-stent restenosis (a reblockage within the stent) has proven to be the major limitation of interventional cardiology, occurring in approximately 10-40% of patients*. CYPHER® Stents are specifically designed to reduce in-stent restenosis.

CYPHER® Stents are small, spring-like metal stents coated with the drug sirolimus. The drug-eluting stents also include a polymer coating that controls the timed release of the drug inside the vessel.

Since its launch, more than 3,000,000 patients have been treated worldwide with CYPHER® Stents. For more information please visit CypherStent.com

FIRE STAR® PTCA Dilatation Catheters

The FIRE STAR® Dilatation Catheter is designed to provide crossability with accuracy for balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion.

    • Long balloon shaft – 145 cm
    • Stainless steel hypotube
    • Integrated hypotube clip
    • Snap-fit gripper
    • Choice of single or dual market bands in 1.5/2.0 diameters
DURA STAR® PTCA Dilatation Catheters

The DURA STAR® Dilatation Catheter is a high-pressure balloon catheter system providing accuracy with crossability.

The DURA STAR® Catheter is used for balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion. It also is indicated for post-delivery expansion of balloon-expandable stents.

The DURA STAR® Catheter offers:

  • A hypotube clip helps control the hypotube
  • A snap-fit gripper for enhanced pushability
  • Easy to see large hub writing
  • Hoop labeling for easy identification
  • A removable adhesive compliance chart
  • A self-contained pouch containing flush needle and rewrap tool
  • An optimized lubricious hydrophilic coating for smooth delivery
  • A soft tapered tip to facilitate entry
  • A balloon catheter length of 145 cm

Note: Bench-top testing was performed with the DURA STAR® Rx PTCA Dilatation Catheter along with marketed Cordis balloon-expandable stents. Caution should be taken when using this device with stents of other manufacturers, due to stent design differences.