Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Merit Medical Systems announced the expansion of its SwiftNINJA Steerable Microcatheter product line. New sizes include a low-profile 2.4F distal diameter option in 125-cm and new longer 150-cm lengths.
The 180-degree articulating microcatheter is designed to provide access to challenging peripheral and coronary vasculature without the use of a guide wire. Unlike conventional microcatheters that are limited to a set shape, the steerable SwiftNINJA is really a gamechanger. The tip shape and angle can be changed in real-time while inside a patient, allowing for shorter procedures with less radiation exposure. Without the need for a guide wire, there’s the potential for significant cost savings as well—all of which benefit the patient. The SwiftNINJA has paved the way for better embolisation care.
The SwiftNINJA is the only widely offered steerable microcatheter in the United States. By providing the additional sizes that physicians require, the SwiftNINJA can be used with a range of devices in a greater number of procedures, diagnosing and treating more complex cases.
