Physician-modified steerable endovascular catheter

We demonstrate a simple, intraoperative modification to a 65cm Beacon Tip Kumpe catheter (Cook Medical) using readily-available components in order to increase its functionality during endovascular procedures. The steerable endovascular catheter has near-spherical range, improving accessibility to challenging anatomy over conventional catheters as demonstrated by our qualitative modeling. In addition, the modification provides structural reinforcement at the catheter tip leading to precise wire advancement.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - October 14, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Melissa Jones, Mark Rockley, Prasad Jetty Tags: Selected Technique Source Type: research