PRELUDE IDEAL™
HYDROPHILIC SHEATH INTRODUCER
Prelude IDeal is a hydrophilic access sheath designed for radial artery access from the wrist or the hand. It fits into Merit’s extensive radial access portfolio that begins with set-up and access and includes catheters, wires, and products through to hemostasis. With its low-profile and increased kink and compression resistance, it has also become a tool of choice for distal radial access.
Merit developed a proprietary flat-wire braiding technology that was able to make the sheath’s inner wall 13% thinner than the competition, which kept the OD the same yet made the ID larger. The wall was also stronger, increasing kink resistance by 23% as compared to the competitor, and increasing compression resistance by 124%. The increase in kink and compression resistance makes a noticeable difference in the hands of interventionalists.
Flat-wire braiding results in increased compression resistence and increased kink resistence
Same outer diameter as leading competitor but larger inner diameter
Hemostasis can be achieved quickly and with less possibility of post-sheath pull1
Shorter hemostatic recovery can result in patients being discharged more quickly1
Discover more about the Prelude IDeal Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer, other Merit products it works with, and read the Instructions for Use.
Features & Benefits
The Prelude IDeal is the first thin-walled sheath to have structural integrity built into its walls, making it 124% more compression resistant and 23% more kink resistant than the leading competitor. Compression resistance is especially important when accessing the radial artery and potentially encountering vessel spasm. The structural integrity is a result of a proprietary flat wire braided inner wall, which lends strength without being overly stiff. This flat wire braiding also allows the IDeal’s walls to be thinner than the leading competitor’s thin walled sheath, translating to the same OD yet slightly larger ID allowing for easier manipulation of catheters through the sheath. Smooth sheath on dilator and dilator over wire transitions result in 15% less insertion force needed. And more sheath sizes and lengths and multiple needle and wire options give physicians more choices to better meet patient needs.
A proprietary design that took years of innovation produced a flat-wire braiding technology for the inner layer of the sheath, which is thinner than the leading thin-walled sheath competition. Yet unlike other thin-walled sheaths, the flat-wire braiding of the Prelude IDeal gives it structural integrity to increase kinking and compression resistance.
The thinner wall allows for a larger ID with a small OD footprint, yet with a structural integrity derived from the flat wire braiding wall. This wall is designed to protect the sheath from compression during vessel spasm, a common side effect of radial artery access. It also is strong while not being too stiff for the radial artery.
Every artery is different and can have bends and curves. A typical thin-walled sheath may collapse when it encounters a narrowing of the vessel, preventing catheters and wires from sliding through. With its structural integrity provided by the flat wire braiding, the Prelude IDeal resists compression forces created by the natural position of the artery to better allow for tools to move through.
The sheath on the dilator and dilator-over-wire transitions are very smooth, providing a 15% decreased insertion force.
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Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Trademark | Expanded Family Name1 | Sheath French Size (F) | Sheath Length (cm) | Hydrophilic Coating | Bow Tie™ | Guide Wire Diameter | Guide Wire Length | Wire Description | Tip Configuration | Guide Wire Material | Guide Wire Material Abreviation | Needle Gauge (G) | Dilator Length cm (in) | Max Guide Wire Accepted By Dilator | Hub Color | HCPCS Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PID4F11018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PD | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 |
| PID4F11018SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | |
| PID4F11018SS | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | SS/SS | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 |
| PID4F11021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F11021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F11021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F16021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F23021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F23021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F23021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID4F7018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 4F | 7 cm (2.8") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PT | 21G | 13 cm (5.1") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Red | C1894, C1769 |
| PID5F11018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PT | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 |
| PID5F11018SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | |
| PID5F11018SS | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | SS/SS | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 |
| PID5F11021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F11021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F11025PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 20G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F16021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F16021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F16021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F23021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F23021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F23021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID5F7018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 5F | 7 cm (2.8") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PD | 21G | 13 cm (5.1") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Gray | C1894, C1769 |
| PID6F11018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PD | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 |
| PID6F11018SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 | |
| PID6F11018SS | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | SS/SS | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 |
| PID6F11021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | |||
| PID6F11025PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 20G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | Green | |||
| PID6F16021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | |||
| PID6F16021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID6F16021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID6F16025PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 20G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | Green | |||
| PID6F23021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | |||
| PID6F23021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID6F23021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID6F7018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 6F | 7 cm (2.8") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PD | 21G | 13 cm (5.1") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Green | C1894, C1769 |
| PID7F11018NTPD | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | NT/PT | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 |
| PID7F11018SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 | |
| PID7F11018SS | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | BowTie™ Guide Wire Insertion device | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 40 cm (15.7") | Mandrel | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | SS/SS | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 |
| PID7F11021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | |||
| PID7F11021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID7F11021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID7F11025PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 11 cm (4.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 45 cm (17.7") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 20G | 17 cm (6.7") | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | Orange | |||
| PID7F16021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | |||
| PID7F16021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 16 cm (6.3") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 22 cm (8.7") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID7F23021PW | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Plastic Jacketed | Angled Floppy Tip | Nitinol Core | 22G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | |||
| PID7F23021SC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 | ||
| PID7F23021SSC | Prelude IDeal™ | Prelude IDeal™ Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer | 7F | 23 cm (9") | Hydrophilic coated | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 80 cm (31.5") | Spring Coil | Straight Floppy Tip | Stainless Steel | 21G | 29 cm (11.4") | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | Orange | C1894, C1769 |
