Radial access catheters

Rist™ radial access guide catheter

Radial access catheters

Rist™ radial access guide catheter

The Rist™ radial access guide catheter is designed to navigate and deliver interventional devices to the target vessel during neurovascular procedures.

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Description

Designed for the unique demands of accessing the neurovasculature through the radial pathway, the Rist™ radial access guide catheter provides radial-specific transition zones, ideal lumen diameter, and the range of lengths required for optimal delivery to the target vessel.†,1–4

Features

Confidence at hand

The Rist™ radial access system features the first guide catheter designed for the unique demands of accessing the neurovasculature through the radial pathway.4–12

Rist™ radial access catheter

First guide catheter designed for radial access9,13,14

Rist™ 071 and 079 radial access guide catheter

Learn more about the Rist™ 071 and 079 guide catheter.

Axium™ coil

Experience the Axium™ effect

Axium™ detachable coil family

The Axium™ coil is FDA cleared for radial access with the Rist™ 079 guide catheter.9,15

Pipeline™ Flex embolization device with Shield Technology™

Most studied flow diverter franchise worldwide‡,16

Pipeline™ flex embolization device with Shield Technology™

The Pipeline Flex™ embolization device is FDA approved for radial access with the Rist™ 079 guide catheter.17

Transition zones where you need them

The Rist™ guide catheter provides both distal navigability and proximal stability matched to the radial trajectory.18,19

Stiffness profile designed for radial†

Graphic showing various levels of stiffness in radial access catheters against a benchmark

Rist™ 079 has

2x

longer distal flexible segment versus Benchmark™* 071.†,§,18

Rist™ 071 has

43%

longer distal flexible segment
versus Benchmark™* 071.†,◊,19

Navigate with confidence

This illustration shows catheter placement within the neurovasculature.
 
  1. Atraumatic tip
    6 cm nitinol round wire coil3,4,20,21
  2. Gradual transition zones
    Gradual material transitions with stainless steel flatwire cross coil3,4,20,21
  3. Stiffer support zone
    Stability where it's needed most18,19
  4. Flexible distal zone
    Optimal distal trackability19

Make the turn

The Rist™ guide catheter is engineered to effortlessly navigate through tough acute bends in the radial pathway.7,12 

50% more flexible distal end¶,#,18

Easier navigability with Rist™ guide catheter†,¶,#,7,12

See the flexibility and bending moment of the Rist™ cathether and how it impacts navigatability in the neurovasculature.

Reach for the top

The Rist™ guide catheter is uniquely designed to go higher in the ICA, providing a stable platform where it's needed most.†,7,12

Rist™ 071 offers added tip softness†,19

Graphic showing how the tip buckling force changes with the tip-softness level for Rist™ 071 compared to Rist™ 079.
Image of the brain's neurovasculature with the Rist™ 079 catheter inserted and an arrow pointing to the catheter's tip guide.

† Data derived from reference bench testing may not be representative of clinical performance

‡ Please note that some of these studies were conducted OUS and may not comply with the U.S. indications for use. See IFU for U.S. indication. Some of these studies may include the Pipeline embolization device (Classic), Pipeline Flex embolization device or Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology. Pipeline Flex embolization device contains the same implant as the Pipeline Classic. Pipeline embolization device (Classic) is no longer commercially distributed.

§ Rist 079: n=5, Benchmark 071: n=3

◊ Rist 071: n=5, Benchmark 071: n=3

¶  Data derived from reference bench testing may not be representative of clinical performance. Compared to Benchmark 071 (n=3)

# Rist 071/079: n=5

Don’t sacrifice support

The Rist™ guide catheter has different lumen size options, providing the flexibility to choose the optimal size based on procedural needs.22,23

The Rist™ guide catheter has different lumen size options, providing the flexibility to choose the optimal size based on procedural needs.
Rist™ 071 guide catheter specifications Compatibility
6 Fr OD Compatible with 6 Fr introducer sheaths7,24
0.071" in ID Compatible with 5.5 Fr (0.070" OD) or smaller catheters7,24
 
Rist™ 079 guide catheter specifications Compatibility
7 Fr OD Compatible with 7 Fr introducer sheaths12
0.079" in ID Compatible with 6 Fr (0.078" OD) or smaller catheters7,12

Ordering information

Item number Working length (cm) Outer diameter (in / Fr) Inner diameter (in) Hydrophilic coating length (cm)
106F-071-95 95 0.087 maximum / 6 0.071 25
106F-071-100 100 0.087 maximum / 6 0.071 25
106F-071-105 105 0.087 maximum / 6 0.071 25
107F-079-95 95 0.093 / 7 0.079 25
107F-079-100 100 0.093 / 7 0.079 25
107F-079-105 105 0.093 / 7 0.079 25

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  19. Rist™ 071 Radial Access Guide Catheter Label Content Artwork: D00501588 Rev B.
  20. Rist™ 071 Radial Access Guide Catheter IFU: M057292CDOC2 Rev B.