Transit Scientific recently announced a milestone achievement with the successful utilisation of XO Cath, its embolic delivery microcatheter, via transradial access without a support catheter for a uterine artery embolization (UAE).
The procedure was performed by Peter Stratil (RIA Endovascular, Denver, USA) and, according to the company, marks a significant advancement in minimally invasive interventions for UAE.
A press release notes that XO Cath, engineered with a laser-cut metal hypotube, was designed to provide optimal pushability and torque control in tortuous and distal vasculature. The recent case displayed the capabilities of these design features and expanded the potential for optimising radial access procedures, the release continues.
In addition to strong pushability and trackability, Transit Scientific shares that the 2F XO Cath offers an inner lumen size of 0.021”, providing high-quality imaging and allowing for broad embolic compatibility without sacrificing a low profile.
Stratil’s recent procedure utilising XO Cath 2F 021” lumen with a bern-shaped tip in a UAE procedure demonstrated the microcatheter’s performance via transradial access, without the need for a supporting catheter. Transit Scientific states that this feature can be especially valuable when treating patients with small or delicate radial vasculature where a support catheter may create procedural complications or patient harm.
Navigating from the left forearm through the aorta, into the left iliac artery, and the left uterine artery, XO Cath provided strong pushability and torque responsiveness, the company reports. It adds that the catheter provided high-quality imaging and successful embolic sphere delivery for successful treatment.
Commenting on the procedure, Stratil remarked: “The torquability and pushability of XO Cath were impressive, especially without the use of a base catheter. It tracked very nicely over the guidewire to the treatment site. Additionally, I was able to achieve very good injection through this 2F, 0.021” lumen microcatheter.”
Transit Scientific’s president and CEO commented: “The successful application of XO Cath via radial access without a support catheter underscores its versatility and potential to optimise patient care in a wide range of interventional procedures. Transit Scientific remains committed to driving innovation in the field of endovascular interventions, empowering clinicians like Dr Stratil with transformative technologies.”
The company advises that its XO Cath microcatheter is available in both 2F 0.021” inner diameter for use with standard 0.014” and 0.018” guidewires, and 2.6F 0.027” inner diameter for use with standard 0.014”, 0.018”, and 0.021” guidewires. Both microcatheters are offered with either a straight or bern-shaped tip and are available in 90cm, 110cm, 130cm, 150cm, 175cm, and the class-leading 220cm working lengths for radial access procedures.
