April 3, 2013

Medtronic's Sentrant Introducer Sheath Receives CE Mark Approval

April 4, 2013—Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) announced that the Sentrant introducer sheath has received CE Mark approval and will soon be launched internationally.

According to the company's announcement, the Sentrant introducer sheath complements Medtronic's stent grafts for the endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and related conditions. The device is designed for use with Medtronic's Endurant II AAA and Valiant Captivia stent graft systems. It can also be used with similar devices for endovascular repair.

Medtronic stated that the Sentrant device features optimal sealing for superior hemostasis during the procedure, a reinforced coil for proven kink resistance, a hydrophilic coating and flexibility for easy tracking through tortuous and calcified iliac arteries, a radiopaque marker band for clear visibility, and a dilator locking mechanism for secure positioning.

The Sentrant introducer sheath is designed to accommodate a range of anatomies. The device is made in 12- to 26-F diameters and lengths of 28 cm and 64 cm. It is compatible with Medtronic's Archer super stiff guidewire and the Reliant stent graft balloon catheter, noted the company.

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April 3, 2013

Medtronic's Sentrant Introducer Sheath Receives CE Mark Approval

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