Joguide Cardiovascular Guiding C Atheter
Jomed Catheter
FDA Clearance Information
The joguide cardiovascular guiding catheter was cleared through the FDA 510k pathway on May 2, 2002. Manufactured by Jomed Catheter, it is classified as a Class 2 medical device.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- For percutaneous vascular procedures requiring catheter access and guidance.
- For guiding compatible interventional devices through the vascular system during catheter-based treatment.
Clinical Applications
- Providing catheter access and support during percutaneous vascular intervention.
- Guiding compatible balloons, stents, or other interventional devices to a target vessel.
- Supporting catheter-based treatment in the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems when the device size and configuration are appropriate.
Reported off-label uses
- Use as a general-purpose guiding catheter in vascular interventions outside the device-specific cleared labeling may occur in clinical practice, but this should be determined by the treating physician and institutional protocols.
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 catheter is available in different sizes and configurations; selection depends on the access route, target vessel, anatomy, and other devices being used.
- It is intended to be used with compatible guidewires, balloons, stents, and other interventional equipment according to the product instructions.
- Insertion and positioning require fluoroscopic or other appropriate imaging guidance by trained clinicians.
- MRI safety depends on the specific catheter model and its materials; the product labeling should be reviewed before an MRI examination.
- Potential risks include bleeding, hematoma, infection, vessel injury, thrombosis, embolization, dissection, perforation, arrhythmia, and catheter malfunction.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is joguide cardiovascular guiding catheter used for?
It is used to guide other medical instruments within the vascular system during cardiovascular procedures.
What specialties typically use this device?
Interventional cardiologists primarily use this device in cardiovascular procedures.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
It is indicated for use in procedures requiring vascular access and guidance, such as the placement of venous stents.