REBAR™ Microcatheter
The Rebar™ microcatheter solution features a robust reinforced design for reliable and smooth delivery of Solitaire™ Platinum stent, Onyx™ liquid embolic system and Axium™ coils.
The Rebar™ reinforced microcatheter is a single-lumen catheter introduced via a steerable guidewire into the vasculature. Its stainless-steel construction, high kink resistance, and hydrophilic coating help navigate tortuous anatomy and deploy therapeutic agents or contrast media with ease.
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Overview
EFFECTIVE LESION ACCESS
Rebar™ microcatheter’s robust construction with variable stiffness zones and lubricious hydrophilic outer coating delivers ease in tracking through tortuous vessels while providing superior pushability to reach and smoothly treat the lesion.
Rebar™ is compatible with different neurovascular treatments:
- For mechanical thrombectomy, to deliver stent retrievers
- For aneurysm treatment, to deliver coils
- For AVM/AVF treatment, to deliver liquid embolic system
PUSHABILITY AND VISABILITY
- Continuous stainless-steel construction provides added reinforcement
- High resistance to kinking when maneuvering around tight bends
- Distal radiopaque marker aids fluoroscopic visualisation
SMOOTH
DELIVERY
- Lubricious hydrophilic outer coating helps navigate tortuous vessels and reduce resistance
- PTFE inner liner eases the passage and deployment of embolic devices and agents
- DMSO compatible
SUPERSELECTIVITY
- Steam-shapeable catheter tip through the use of a mandrel enables treatment of super selective vessels
SPECIFICATIONS
INDICATIONS
The Rebar™ microcatheter is intended for controlled selective infusion of physician-specified therapeutic agents or contrast media into the vasculature of the peripheral and neuro anatomy. It is not intended for use in the coronary vasculature. It is contraindicated when, in the medical judgement of the physician, such a procedure may compromise the patient’s condition. It is contraindicated for neonatal and pediatric use.
See the device manualCharacteristics
- All Rebar™ microcatheters are compatible with Onyx™ liquid embolic system
- Rebar™ microcatheter 18 is recommended for: Solitaire™ AB remodeling device 3mm and 4mm, Solitaire™ Platinum Revascularisation device 4mm.
- Rebar™ microcatheter 27 is recommended for: Solitaire™ AB remodeling device 5mm and 6mm Solitaire™ Platinum revascularisation device 6mm.
Available CFNs
| CFN | Product Name | Proximal Outer Diameter (F) | Distal Outer Diameter (F) | Distal Inner Diameter (in) | Total Length (cm) | Usable Length (cm) | Marker Bands | Max. Guidewire (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
105-5081-153 |
Rebar™ 18 |
2.7 |
2.4 |
0.021 |
158 |
153 |
2 |
0.018 |
|
105-5082-130 |
Rebar™ 27 |
2.8 |
2.8 |
0.027 |
135 |
130 |
1 |
0.021 |
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See the device manual for information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. For further information, contact your local Medtronic representative and/or consult the Medtronic website at medtronic.eu.