Medical Devices
Merit Medical receives U.S. FDA clearance for Impress catheter
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, February 26th, 2006
The Merit Impress is a new line of diagnostic, peripheral catheters that provide clinicians with several new features. The new accordion design, insert-molded hub and strain relief minimize kinking and provide improved steering capability with wet, gloved hands. High repeatability of braid pattern provides premier flexibility without compromising steerability.
The tapered tip is designed to seek the ostium of the vessel and is highly visible under fluoroscopy. The fourth of Merit's seven new products, the...
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