Merit Diagnostic Cardiology FEP Catheter
Merit’s FEP Teflon ® Angiographic Pigtail catheters provide softness, control, and imaging.
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Features & Benefits
These catheters are available in 3F to 7F sizes, and 40cm to 100cm lengths.
Pediatric Judkins Right and left Catheters
With the introduction of our newest line of Pediatric Judkins Catheters, the catheter shapes and designs required by the pediatric cardiologist are readily available for diagnosing heart defects.
Nylon Pebax Material
Kink resistant
Surface smoothness
Thin wall design for increased flow
Bumper tips
Added softness for patient safety
Radiopacity
Good shaft visualization under fluoroscopy
Tip opacity ensures accurate placement
Wire braid design
Greater torque for maximum control
Superior pushability
Merit is Big on Catheter Performance
Pediatric angiographic pigtail Catheters
Softness, control and superior imaging. Merit’s FEP Angiographic Pigtail Catheters are heads and pigtails above the others.
FEP material
Improves surface smoothness
Thin wall design for increased flow
Unique hole placement
Spiral design for uniform contrast delivery
Variety of sizes & lengths
3-7 French
40cm to 100cm
4F Pediatric vessel sizing Catheters
Pediatric vessel sizing catheters are designed to provide accurate measurement of pediatric anatomy. Merit’s combination of excellent flow rates, 1200 psi rating, spiral side holes, and highly visible platinum marker bands assure a precise measurement tool.
Platinum Marker bands
Accurate anatomy sizing
Marker band spacing
Two bands spaced 1cm (10mm) apart
Radiopacity
Excellent shaft and marker band visualization under fluoroscopy
Side holes
5 spiral holes within 20mm from end of pigtail, allowing contrast to remain within patient ventricle.
Ordering Information
| Catalog Number | Label Long Description | French Size (F) | Length | Internal Diameter | # Side Ports | Recommended Guide Wire | Flow 1 (m L/sec) | HCPCS Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1308-25-0085 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 80 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 20 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0005 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 100 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 18 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0006 | PIGTAIL | 6F | 100 cm | 0.056" (1.42 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 31 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0007 | PIGTAIL | 7F | 100 cm | 0.065" (1.65 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 42 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0065 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 65 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 25 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0085 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 80 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 20 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-35-0086 | PIGTAIL | 6F | 80 cm | 0.056" (1.42 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.035" (0.89 mm) | 35 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-38-0006 | PIGTAIL | 6F | 100 cm | 0.056" (1.42 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.038" (0.97 mm) | 31 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1308-38-0007 | PIGTAIL | 7F | 100 cm | 0.065" (1.65 mm) | 6 Side Ports | 0.038" (0.97 mm) | 42 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-21-0043 | PIGTAIL | 3F | 40 cm | 0.027" (0.69 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 5 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-21-0053 | PIGTAIL | 3F | 50 cm | 0.027" (0.69 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 4 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-21-0054 | PIGTAIL | 4F | 50 cm | 0.040" (1.02 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 13 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-21-0064 | PIGTAIL | 4F | 65 cm | 0.040" (1.02 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 11 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-25-0054 | PIGTAIL | 4F | 50 cm | 0.040" (1.02 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 13 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-25-0064 | PIGTAIL | 4F | 65 cm | 0.040" (1.02 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 12 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-25-0065 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 60 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 24 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-25-0084 | PIGTAIL | 4F | 80 cm | 0.040" (1.02 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 10 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
| 1310-25-0085 | PIGTAIL | 5F | 80 cm | 0.046" (1.17 mm) | 4 Side Ports | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 18 mL/sec | No Applicable Code |
