Impress Hydrophilic- Coated Catheters
The advantages of the Impress peripheral catheters (Merit Medical Systems, Inc., South Jordan, UT) are now available in the United States and Europe with the added benefit of Legato hydrophilic coating. According to the company, the Impress peripheral catheter line has a stainless steel braided shaft construction designed to provide excellent torsional torque. The tapered tip is designed to seek the ostium of the vessel to be visualized. The new Legato hydrophilic coating is designed to reduce friction for smoother navigation through tortuous anatomy, the company stated. The hydrophilic coating is resistant to abrasion and is designed to maintain lubricity through the procedure.