transglide expandable introducer

The Transglide Expandable Introducer is an expandable sheath designed to aid in the insertion of medical devices such as embolization coils. It features a unique expandable mesh component that reduces the inner diameter, allowing for less invasive access. This design helps minimize vascular trauma and improves patient outcomes during procedures requiring vascular access.

This device is commonly used in procedures requiring vascular access, such as the implantation of embolization coils. It is particularly useful in interventional cardiology and radiology settings, where minimizing vascular trauma is crucial. The device is suitable for patients undergoing procedures that require femoral access, especially when a reduced sheath size is advantageous.

The Transglide Expandable Introducer is indicated for use in procedures that require the introduction of embolization coils into the vascular system. It is designed for patients needing vascular interventions where minimizing access size is beneficial.

The device's expandable design allows it to accommodate a range of device sizes while minimizing the sheath's inner diameter. Clinicians should be aware of the compatibility with other devices and consider the reduced trauma benefits when selecting this introducer for vascular access.

A multicenter registry study in 2019 evaluated the use of the Transglide Expandable Introducer's mesh component for femoral access during the implantation of the ACURATE neo prosthesis. The study found that using the Meshonly component reduced the inner diameter to 13 French, compared to standard sheaths up to 20 French. The findings suggested feasibility and safety, though the study's limitations include its observational nature and potential selection bias.