Intramax Iti Guide Catheter
Intratherapeutics
FDA Clearance Information
The Intramax ITI Guide Catheter was cleared through the FDA 510k pathway on September 29, 1999, by Intratherapeutics. It is a Class 2 device under product code DQY.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- To facilitate placement of stents within the venous system.
- For percutaneous catheter-based vascular procedures involving venous access.
Clinical Applications
- Providing a pathway for delivery and positioning of venous stents.
- Supporting image-guided treatment of venous stenosis or obstruction when a venous stent is indicated.
- Facilitating catheter-based access to the venous system during interventional vascular procedures.
Reported off-label uses
- Providing support for delivery of other therapeutic or diagnostic devices in venous interventions when the specific use is not included in the device labeling.
Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.
Practical Considerations
- The appropriate catheter size and configuration depend on the access site, target vessel, anatomy, and device being delivered.
- The catheter is introduced through percutaneous vascular access and should be manipulated under appropriate fluoroscopic or other imaging guidance.
- Compatibility with guidewires, stents, introducer sheaths, and other devices should be confirmed before use.
- The available FDA record does not establish MRI safety; MRI conditions should be verified in the current product labeling before scanning.
- Potential contraindications and complications include unsuitable vascular anatomy, vessel injury, bleeding, thrombosis, infection, embolization, and adverse reactions to contrast or medications used during the procedure.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Intramax ITI Guide Catheter used for?
It is used to guide other medical instruments into the venous system during vascular procedures.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional radiologists and cardiologists commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for use in facilitating the placement of stents within the venous system.