Directional atherectomy systems

TurboHawk™ peripheral plaque excision system

<p>Remove plaque that impedes blood flow and circulation in the legs with the TurboHawk™ peripheral plaque excision system.</p>

Features

The TurboHawk™ peripheral plaque excision system can maximize lumen gain above and below the knee, in all lesion morphologies, including calcium. Because no capital equipment is needed to operate the TurboHawk™ device, minimal set-up time is required.

Preserves the native vessel 

  • Allows you to preserve the native vessel and keep future treatment options open
  • Treats peripheral arterial disease by removing soft-to-moderately calcified plaque
  • Captures plaque from the vessel and stores it in the nosecone for safe removal

Proven results

Cutter selection

TurboHawk™ cutters

TurboHawk™ offers high-efficiency (1) and smooth (2) cutters.

  • Choose a cutter based on the procedural need and lesion morphology.
  • High-efficiency cutter tackles soft to moderately calcified lesions.
  • Smooth cutter treats soft to mild calcification.
TurboHawk™ high-efficiency (1) and smooth (2) cutters.

TurboHawk™ drive shaft 
TurboHawk™ counter-wound drive shaft transmits power more efficiently to the cutting blade.

TurboHawk™ counter-wound drive shaft transmits power more efficiently to the cutting blade.

TurboHawk distal flush tool
The distal flush and cleaning tool effectively cleans and flushes plaque from the device.

The distal flush and cleaning tool effectively cleans and flushes plaque from the device.

TurboHawk catheter alignment marker
The marker (white band) aligns the nosecone with the distal flush tool for faster cleaning. 

The marker (white band) aligns the nosecone with the distal flush tool for faster cleaning.

Ordering information

Model name  LX-M SX-C SS-CL
Item number TH-LX-M THS-SX-C THS-SS-CL
Vessel diameter (mm) 3.5–7.0 2.0–4.0 2.0–4.0
Sheath compatibility (Fr) 7/8 6 6
Crossing profile (mm) 2.7 2.2 2.2
Working length§ (cm) 113 135 149
Effective length (cm) 104 129 145
Tip length (cm) 9.0 5.9 3.9
Maximum cut length (mm) 75 40 20
Packing device X X

† Large vessel catheters: When used in hard, complex calcified lesions the TurboHawk™ catheter should be paired with SpiderFX™ embolic protection device to mitigate the risk of distal embolization. Small vessel catheters: Do not use in hard, complex calcified lesions due to the risk of distal embolization that may result from excising this type of lesion

‡ Sheath compatibility — per the instructions for use, the large vessel devices with smooth cutter are compatible with 8 Fr sheaths. A physician survey of device usage indicated 7 Fr sheaths may have an internal diameter (ID) that will accommodate the crossing profile of the LX-M and LS-M (non-flush tip) devices. Data on file with manufacturer.

§ Working length is distal end of strain relief to the distal end of tip.

◊ Effective length is distal end of strain relief to the proximal end of cutter window. 

  1. McKinsey JF, Zeller T, Rocha-Singh KJ, Jaff MR, Garcia LA; DEFINITIVE LE Investigators. Lower extremity revascularization using directional atherectomy: 12-month prospective results of the DEFINITIVE LE study. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2014;7(8):923–33.