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Company Name	Product Name	Size (F)	Length (cm)	Guidewire Compatibility (inch)	Curved or Straight	Radiopaque Tip	Type of Special Access
B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.	Accel Access 3-Piece Introducer System	6	20	≤ 0.038	Straight	Yes	Consists of a stiffening stylet and dilator assembly that accepts a 0.018-inch guidewire and a sheath that can accommodate a ≤ 0.038-inch guidewire and 0.018-inch guidewire simultaneously; the entire length of the sheath is radiopaque and hydrophilic coated and contains a radiopaque marker band at the distal tip; for percutaneous introduction and placement of catheters and guidewires for vascular and nonvascular applications
Boston Scientific Corporation	Accustick II Introducer System	6	20	0.038	Straight or J	Yes	For the introduction of 0.038-inch guidewires in nonvascular procedures; includes a coaxial 6-F sheath with RO marker and 4-F dilator, one 21-gauge needle 15 cm, and options to have 0.038-inch wire in straight or J tip with or without an 0.018-inch wire in the kit; can also be purchased without wires and needle accessories can be purchased separately
Oscor Inc.	Adelante Breezeway Delivery Sheath With Hemostatic Valve	6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14	61, 79, 110	0.035, 0.038	Straight/curved	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Oscor Inc.	Adelante Magnum With Hemostatic SureSeal Valve Technology and Sideport for Delivery of Large Medical Devices	16, 18	20, 30, 35	0.038	Straight	Yes	Large medical devices for procedures such as TAVR, hydrophilic coated
Oscor Inc.	Adelante Radial With Hemostatic Valve and Sideport for Optimal Radial Access	4, 5, 6	7, 10, 25	0.018, 0.021	Straight	No	Radial access
Endologix	AFX Introducer System	17	45	0.035	Straight	Yes	Hydrophilic-coated sheath and dilator for AFX AAA graft
Teleflex	Arrow Radial Access Sheaths	4, 5, 6	7, 11, 24	0.018	Straight	Yes	Radial
BD Interventional	Arteriovenous Sheath Tunneler Set	5, 6	19, 22, 23	Guidewire not included	Curved, Straight	No	Intended to aid in creating subcutaneous tunnels for placement of AV grafts up to 7 mm
Cook Medical	Cope Catheter Introduction System	6.3	22	0.035	Curved	No	Used for nonvascular micropuncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of a 0.035-inch diameter working wire guide for interventional radiology procedures
B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.	D'Vill Introducer	12, 14	30, 65, 85	0.035	Straight	Yes	Long-length, kink-resistant hemostasis introducer
Oscor Inc.	Destino Bi-Directional Steerable Introducer With Hemostatic Valve: Small, Medium, and Large Curves	8.5, 10, 12	61, 67, 71	0.038	17 mm, 22 mm, 50 mm	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Oscor Inc.	Destino Reach Bi-Directional Steerable Introducer With Hemostatic Valve: Small, Medium, and Large Curves	8.5, 10, 12	67, 71, 73, 75, 77	0.038	Straight/curved	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Baylis Medical Technologies	Destino Reach Steerable Guiding Sheath	8.5, 10, 12	Usable sheath lengths: 67, 71, 73, 75 (cm); curve bend lengths: 17, 22, 50 (mm)	0.038 (maximum compatible guidewire)	180° bidirectional deflection (50° curved dilator)	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Baylis Medical Technologies	Destino Steerable Sheath	8.5, 12	Usable sheath lengths: 67, 71 (cm); curve bend lengths: 17, 22, 50 (mm)	0.038 (maximum compatible guidewire)	180° bidirectional deflection (straight)	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Oscor Inc.	Destino Twist Deflectable Guide Sheath with Hemostatic Valve	6.5, 7, 8.5, 12, 13.8	45, 55, 65, 71, 90	0.038	TD, curved	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Baylis Medical Technologies	Destino Twist Steerable Guiding Sheath	6.5, 7, 8.5	Usable sheath lengths: 45, 65, 75, 90 (cm); curve bend lengths: 9, 17 (mm)	Maximum compatible guidewire up to 0.038	Deflectable to 180° (straight/TD)	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
Penumbra, Inc. (Peripheral Vascular)	Element Vascular Access System	17	13, 33, 45, 65	0.038	Straight	Yes	Designed to provide a conduit for introduction of therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature
Galt	Elite HV F Hemostasis Valve Introducer	4–9	12	0.018, 0.035, 0.038	Straight	With or without	Standard valved introducer sheath or microintroducer/hemostasis valve sheaths
B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.	Elite HV Hemostasis Introducer Kits	3–7	7	0.018, 0.021	Straight	With or without	Designed to facilitate percutaneous introduction of catheters into the vascular system while minimizing blood loss
Galt	Elite HV Hemostasis Valve Introducer	4–7	5.5, 12	0.018	Straight	With and without	Microintroducer/hemostasis valve sheath together in one device to save a step
Galt	Elite HV R Transitionless Radial Access Introducer	4–7	7, 11	0.018	Straight	No	Radial access
Galt	Elite HV T Transitionless Hemostasis Valve Introducer	4–7	7, 11	0.018	Straight	No	Microintroducer/hemostasis valve sheath together in one device to save a step
Boston Scientific Corporation	Enhance Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit	4	10, 15	0.018	Flexible	No	Transcarotid access
Abbott	Fast-Cath	4–14	5, 8.5, 12, 23, 30, 40, 45, 70, 75, 85, 90, 98, 110	0.021, 0.025, 0.032, 0.038	Straight, 30, 40, 48, 60, 5-, 7-cm J, GSPC	No	Small-vessel catheterizations, brachial artery introduction; introduction of thermal dilution and temporary pacing catheters; atherectomy, laser, valvuloplasty, and other large-diameter catheters; introduction and general management of electrophysiology catheters; biopsy procedures; other procedures in which longer sheath and curve aid physician technique
Galt	GaltStick Coaxial Sheath With Stiffening Stylet	6	20	0.018 X 60 cm (stainless or nitinol core with gold tip), 0.038 X 145 cm (PTFE)	Straight, J-Straight	Yes	Allows for the introduction of a 0.018- and 0.038-inch working guidewire in nonvascular procedures; available with hydrophilic coating
Galt	GaltVTI Valved Tearaway Introducer Sheath	5–16	13	0.038	Straight	No	Valved tearaway introducer sheath
Terumo Interventional Systems	GlideAccess System	4, 5	10	0.018 (stainless steel or platinum-tipped nitinol)	Straight	No	–
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath .035 (Indicated for Radial Access)	6	10, 16, 25	0.035 guidewire	Spring, J tip	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Access Kit (Indicated for Radial Access)	4, 5, 6	10, 25	0.021, 0.025 (silicone-coated nitinol core/polyurethane guidewire matched with either a 20- or 22-gauge needle)	Plastic, short taper, short angle	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Basic (Indicated for Radial Access)	4, 5, 6	10, 16, 25	0.021 guidewire	Spring, straight	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Nitinol Kit (Indicated for Radial Access)	5, 6	10	0.021 (nitinol palladium tip wire and a 21-gauge, 1.5-inch metal access needle)	Floppy, straight	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Slender A-Kit (Indicated for Radial Access)	5, 6, 7	10, 16	0.021, 0.025 (silicone-coated nitinol core/polyurethane guidewire matched with either a 20- or 22-gauge needle)	Plastic, short taper, short angle	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Slender Nitinol Kit (Indicated for Radial Access)	5, 6, 7	10	0.021 (nitinol palladium tip wire and a 21-gauge, 35-mm access needle)	Floppy, straight	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Slender Stainless Steel (Indicated for Radial Access)	5, 6, 7	10, 16	Flex straight 0.025-, 0.021-inch X 45-cm Mini-wire; 20-, 21-gauge needle	Spring, straight	No	Hydrophilic coated
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Slender Tibial Pedal Kit (Indicated for Tibial Pedal Access)	5	10	0.021 (available in nitinol; 21–19-gauge tapered needle)	Straight	No	Hydrophilic coated, tibial pedal access
Terumo Interventional Systems	Glidesheath Stainless Steel Kit (Indicated for Radial Access)	5, 6	10, 25	0.021, 0.025 (guidewire and either a 20- or 21-gauge 1.5-inch metal access needle)	Spring, straight	No	Hydrophilic coated
Gore & Associates	Gore DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath	10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26	33, 45, 65	0.035	Flexible	Yes	Percutaneous
Teleflex	GrebSet Micro-Introducer Kit	5	30, 45	0.018–0.038 compatible	Curved	Yes	Percutaneous introduction and placement of catheters and guidewires
Inari Medical	Intri24 Sheath	24	33	0.035	Straight	Yes	Large-bore venous access
Cook Medical	Jeffrey Wire Guide Exchange Set	8	18	0.018/0.038	Straight	Available	Used for single-puncture percutaneous access and placement of two 0.038-inch diameter wire guides when indicated for interventional procedures
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	MAK-NV Introducer System	6	20	0.018 X 60 cm (nitinol with platinum tip; stainless with platinum tip), 0.038 X 150 cm (double-ended heavy duty)	Straight	Yes	Microaccess for nonvascular procedures; all components are available sterile, standalone
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	Merit MAK and SMAK: Mini Access Kits Regular and Stiffened	4, 5 (21-gauge X 7-cm smooth and echo-enhanced needles, 21-gauge X 4-cm echo-enhanced needles; stiffened dilator kits)	10, 15	0.018 X 40, 60 cm (stainless steel or nitinol mandrel with stainless steel, platinum coil tips)	Straight	No	Microaccess (wire also available as standalone and two additional configurations: 0.018-inch X 60-cm stainless wire with platinum tip and 0.018-inch X 80-cm nitinol wire with platinum tip); 21-gauge X 9-cm smooth and echo-enhanced needles available; all components are available sterile, standalone
Galt	Micro-Introducer Kit: Bariatric	4	15	0.018 X 60 cm (nitinol with gold tip)	Straight	No	Developed to assist in the access of larger patients; includes 21-G X 12-cm echogenic needle
Galt	Micro-Introducer Kits: Regular and Stiffen	4, 5	5, 10 (regular); 10 (stiffen)	0.018 X 40 or 60 cm (stainless with stainless or gold tip, nitinol with stainless or gold tip)	Straight	No	Microaccess, includes 21-G X 4-, 7-, or 12-cm echogenic or smooth needle
B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.	Micro-Introducer Kits: Regular and Stiffen	4, 5	5, 10	0.018 X 40 cm	Straight	No	Designed for micro-access in the congenital cath lab
Galt	Micro-Introducer With Side Holes	4	10	0.018 X 40 cm (nitinol with stainless tip)	Straight	No	Microaccess, includes 21-G x 7-cm echogenic needle
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	MicroACE	4, 5	10	0.018	–	Yes	Coil reinforced with radiopaque markerband, advanced microaccess system; available with regular or stiffened dilator, NT/PT, or SS/SS wire configurations, smooth or echogenic needle options
Cook Medical	Micropuncture Introducer Sets: Stiffened and Nonstiffened	4–5	10	0.018 X 40, 60 cm (stainless steel; stainless steel with platinum tip; nitinol with platinum tip or palladium tip with choice of 21-gauge echogenic or nonechogenic needle and silhouette transitionless introducer)	Straight	No	Used for placement of 0.035- or 0.038-inch diameter wire guides into the vascular system when a small 21-gauge needle stick is desired
Cook Medical	Micropuncture Pedal Introducer Access Set	2.9	7	0.018 X 40 cm (nitinol with platinum tip)	Angled	No	Pedal access
Galt	MicroSlide Pediatric Tearaway Sheath	2, 3	3, 7	0.008 (2 F), 0.014 (2 F), 0.010 (3 F), 0.018 (3 F)	Straight	No	Pediatric
AngioDynamics	Mini Stick MAX Coaxial Microintroducer Kit	4, 5 (standard or stiff)	10	0.018 X 45 cm (nitinol/tungsten, stainless steel, or stainless steel/tungsten	Straight	Yes	For percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system
BioCardia, Inc.	Morph AccessPro Steerable Introducer System	6	45, 90 (working lengths)	Accepts 0.014–0.038 wires; guidewire not provided	Deflectable	Yes	Steerable introducer sheath through which medical instruments as large as 6 F may be introduced into the peripheral vasculature
Cook Medical	Neff Percutaneous Access Set	6, 7	18	0.038	Straight	Available	Used for nonvascular micropuncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of a 0.038-inch diameter working wire guide for interventional radiology procedures; may include Chiba or Trocar needle (22-21 G, 12-20–cm length)
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.	OneStic Micro-Access Introducer	4–8	5.75, 11	0.018 X 45 cm (nitinol or stainless steel)	Straight	No	A hybrid introducer sheath and micropuncture set to expedite standard sheath access
Teleflex	OptiSeal Valved Peelable Introducer	6–12	13, 25	0.035	Straight	No	Pacing lead implants, PICC lines, and central venous catheter implants
Baylis Medical Technologies	Passport Steerable Guiding Sheath	6.5, 7, 8.5, 12, 13.8	Usable sheath lengths: 45, 55, 65, 71, 90 (cm); curve bend lengths: 7, 9, 17, 30, 39 (mm)	Maximum compatible guidewire up to 0.038	Deflectable to 180° (straight/TD)	Yes	Transseptal/peripheral
AngioDynamics	PASV Valve MS (Modified Seldinger) Introducer Kits	3.5, 4.5, 5, 6	5	0.018 x 30 cm (stainless steel)	Straight	No	Peelable valved sheath dilator set
Cook Medical	Performer: Extra Large	20–24	25, 40, 65	0.038	Straight	No	Large device/stent graft
Cook Medical	Performer: Hausdorf-Lock	7–12	75	0.038	Curved	Yes	Transseptal access
Cook Medical	Performer: Large	16–18	30, 35	0.038	Straight	Yes	Large device/stent graft
Cook Medical	Performer: Micropuncture	6	7, 13, 23	0.018	Straight	No	A hybrid introducer sheath and micropuncture set to expedite standard sheath access
Cook Medical	Performer: Mullins	4–14, 16	48, 63, 75, 85	0.038	Curved	Yes	Transseptal access
BD Interventional	Peripheral Vascular Sheath Tunneler Set	8.5, 11	48, 60	Guidewire not included	Straight	No	Intended to aid in creating subcutaneous tunnels for placement of AV grafts up to 7 mm
Terumo Interventional Systems	Pinnacle Precision Access Kit: Regular and Stiff	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	10	0.021 (available in stainless steel or nitinol; 21–19-gauge tapered needle)	Straight	No	Microaccess kit that saves procedural steps and increases procedural efficiencies
Terumo Interventional Systems	Pinnacle R/O II HiFlo	6, 7, 8	4	Available with or without 0.035 guidewire	Straight	Yes	Shorter sheath and higher flow rate for added efficiency in your superficial procedures
Terumo Interventional Systems	Pinnacle R/O II Radiopaque Marker Introducer Sheath	4, 5, 6, 7, 8	6, 10, 25	0.035 guidewire (4 F), 0.038 guidewire (5–8 F)	Straight	Yes	–
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	Prelude IDeal Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer	4, 5, 6, 7	7, 11, 16, 23	0.018, 0.021, 0.025 (straight floppy, angled), nitinol mandrel guidewires with platinum tip; angled plastic jacketed guidewires	Straight	No	Radial access
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	Prelude Sheath Introducers	4, 5, 6, 7	7, 11, 23	0.018, 0.025 (mandrel or stainless steel coil; straight or double ended [3-mm J; floppy])	Straight	With or without	Radial access: combines mini access approach and sheath placement
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	Prelude Short Sheaths	5, 6, 7, 8	4	0.018, 0.035, 0.038 (mandrel or stainless steel coil; straight or double ended [3-mm J; floppy])	Straight	Yes	Dialysis access management
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.	PreludeEase Hydrophilic Sheath Introducers	4, 5, 6, 7	7, 11, 16, 23	0.018, 0.021, 0.025, 0.035 (straight, angled, single ended or double ended [3-mm J; floppy]; nitinol mandrel guidewires with platinum tips; angled plastic jacketed guidewires)	Straight	No	Hydrophilic coated, radial access
Inari Medical	Protrieve Sheath	26	32	0.035	Straight	Yes	Complex DVT and IVC thrombectomy
Medcomp	Regular Micro-Stick	4, 5	9	0.018	Straight	Yes	Micro-stick
Cook Medical	Ring Transjugular Intrahepatic Access Set	9, 10 (Flexor sheath); 16-gauge needle	38.5 (sheath length), 50.5 (needle length)	0.035	Flexor sheath (curved 30°); Torcon catheter (MPB curve); 9- or 10-F Teflon catheter (straight)	On the Flexor sheath	Transjugular liver access; includes an assembled Colapinto needle and catheter, a 9- or 10-F Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, an 11-F, 20-cm long dilator, a Torcon NB Advantage Catheter (5 F, 0.035-inch diameter endhole, 80 cm long, with MPB curve), a Van Andel dilatation catheter (5 F, 0.035-inch diameter endhole, 80 cm long), a Newton wire guide (0.035-inch diameter, 190 cm long, with 15-mm J-configuration tip), and an Amplatz extra stiff support wire guide (0.035-inch diameter, 190 cm long)
Cook Medical	Rösch-Uchida Transjugular Liver Access Set	10 (Flexor sheath); 14-gauge stiffening cannula with 10-F Teflon catheter	40 (sheath length), 62.5 (trocar stylet length)	0.038	Flexor sheath (straight); stiffening cannula in Teflon catheter (curved)	On the Flexor sheath	Transjugular liver access; includes a 10-F Flexor Check-Flo introducer, 0.038-inch diameter trocar stylet, 5-F catheter, 10-F Teflon catheter, 14-gauge stiffening cannula, and 12-F dilator
TZ Medical Inc.	StandTall	8	10, 15, 25	All	Straight	No	StandTall allows left radial access from the right side of the patient by extending the access sheath from the left wrist to the patient's right side
Medcomp	Stiff Micro-Stick	4, 5	9	0.018	Straight	Yes	Micro-stick
Surmodics, Inc.	Sublime Radial Access Guide Sheath	5, 6	120, 150	0.018, 0.035	Straight	Yes	Purpose-designed to meet the specific demands of transradial access to the periphery
Teleflex	Super Arrow-Flex Carotid Access Sheath Introducer Set	7	90	–	Straight	Yes	Carotid
Teleflex	Super Arrow-Flex Renal Access Sheath Introducer Sets	6, 7	45	0.035–0.038	90°	Yes	Renal
Teleflex	Super Arrow-Flex Transseptal Access Sheath Introducer Set	8	60	–	180°	Yes	Transseptal
B. Braun Interventional Systems, Inc.	Tear Away Introducer Sheaths and Kits	4–16	7, 10, 14, 30, 44	0.018 X 45 cm, 0.038 X 50 cm	Straight	No	Designed for the introduction of catheters into the vasculature; full kits or separate sterile sheaths available
Galt	Tearaway Introducer Sheath	3–16 (some half sizes)	3, 5, 7, 10, 14, 30, 44, 50	0.018, 0.028, 0.038	Straight, J-Straight	No	Designed for the introduction of catheters into the vasculature; full kits or separate sterile sheaths available
Medtronic	TourGuide Steerable Sheath	6.5, 7, 8.5	Deflection lengths: 9, 17, 22 (mm); working lengths: 45, 55, 90	0.035, 0.038 (guidewire not included)	Deflectable to 180°	Yes	Steerable sheath that allows for quick access of challenging anatomy and delivery of peripheral vascular products
Galt	Transitionless Micro-Introducer Kits: Regular and Stiffen	4, 5	10	0.018 X 40 or 60 cm (stainless with stainless or gold tip, nitinol with gold tip), X-sharp needle included	Straight	No	Microaccess
Cook Medical	Transjugular Liver Access and Biopsy Set	7 (sheath size); 18- or 19-gauge needle	50.5 (sheath length), 60 (needle length)	0.035	Stiffening cannula (curved); Torcon catheter (MPB curve); 5-F Teflon catheter (straight)	–	Transjugular liver access; includes a Quick-Core biopsy needle (18 or 19 gauge, 60-cm long, with 20-mm throw length and 20-mm specimen notch), a Check-Flo Performer Assembly (7-F, 50.5-cm long, with 14 extra thin wall gauge stiffening cannula), a straight catheter (5-F, 0.035-inch diameter, 62-cm long), and a Torcon NB Advantage Catheter (5-F, 0.035-inch diameter endhole, 80-cm long, with MPB curve)
Cook Medical	Transluminal Biliary Biopsy Forceps Set	7 (forceps size, 5.2 F)	30 (forceps length, 60 cm)	0.035	Straight	Yes	The set is specifically indicated for percutaneous transluminal biliary biopsy and can be used for access and to obtain an accurate histological sample of tissue within the biliary ductal system during the PTC procedure
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	TT Tortuous Tracker Delivery System	18–24	65, 85	0.035, 0.038	Straight	Yes	Used to introduce balloon catheters, closed-end catheters, and other vascular devices
Abbott	Ultimum	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22	5, 8.5, 25, 30, 35	0.035, 0.038	Straight	Yes, EV line	Small-vessel and large-bore diameter catheters
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.	V-Stick Vascular Access Set With Ultrasharp Needle, Standard & Stiff	4, 5 (with 3-F dilator)	10	0.018 X 40 cm (nitinol or stainless steel)	Straight	No	Used for placement of 0.035- or 0.038-inch guidewire into the vascular system using a small 21-gauge needle access (with or without echogenic tip)
AngioDynamics	Vaxcel Mini Stick: Peelable Dilator Sets	4, 5, 6	10, 15	0.018 (nitinol/palladium or stainless/palladium)	Straight	Available	For percutaneous introduction of catheters and guidewire following a small 21-gauge needle puncture
Teleflex	VSI De-Clot Micro-HV Introducer Kits	5, 6, 7	4	0.018–0.038 compatible	Straight	Yes	Microaccess (access to declotting dialysis grafts and fistulas)
Teleflex	VSI Micro-HV Introducer Kits	4–7	5.5, 7, 12, 24	0.018	Straight	No	21-gauge needle microaccess with hemostasis valve sheath to save a step
Teleflex	VSI Micro-Introducer Kits	4, 5	10, 15, 30	0.018–0.038 compatible	Curved or straight	No	Percutaneous introduction of catheter or guidewire into vascular system following a small gauge needle stick
Teleflex	VSI Pedal Micro-Introducer Kit	2.3	10	0.018	Curved	No	Percutaneous introduction of up to a 0.018-inch guidewire into the vascular system following a small gauge needle stick
Teleflex	VSI StraitSet Micro-Introducer Kit	6	20	0.018–0.038 compatible	Straight	Yes	Percutaneous introduction and placement of catheters and guidewires

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