ALTA™GOLD Fixed Tip

Reduce thrombus and fibrin sheath formation with the only fixed-tip End-Point Bonded heparin coated catheter.

The marriage of Spire Biomedical’s innovative surface modification expertise with a proven bioactive heparin technology has resulted in a next-generation End-Point Bonded heparin coating, which has been shown to improve thromboresistance and reduce fibrin sheath formation.

In-vitro clotting studies have demonstrated that the coating reduces total thrombus accumulation by 91% compared to uncoated catheters. The coating was effective in mitigating both disturbed flow-mediated thrombosis (at the catheter tip) and fibrin sheath propagation (on the catheter shaft).

• Minimizes Thrombus & Fibrin Sheath Accumulation – Reduced thrombus (91%) and fibrin sheath formation, compared to uncoated
  catheters*
• Long-Term Bioactivity – End-Point Bonded heparin coating maintains long term bioactivity, has extensive clinical history
• Tip Profile – Combines ease of insertion, high flow and split tip performance with very low recirculation, delivering the ultimate high-efficiency catheter
• Optimally placed flow diverter reduces recirculation and occlusion potential
• Single side holes positioned to reduce locking solution loss and catheter clotting potential at the tip
• Rounded bevel tip profile facilitates over-the-wire insertion
• 15.5 FR outer diameter permits 40% more flow than 14.5 FR catheters designs.

ALTA™GOLD Fixed Tip Design Facts

Rounded bevel tip profile with no step-down transition — Facilitates over-the-wire insertion, allows minimal hemolysis and recirculation (Close-up below) Optimally placed flow diverter — Reduces recirculation and occlusion potential should the catheter tip contact the vessel sidewall (Close-up below) Optimally placed single side holes — Reduces catheter dead space, locking solution loss and catheter clotting potential at the tips (Close-up below) Superior outer wall thickness — Resists sidewall collapse, reduces kinking potential Polyester implantable cuff — Provides an infection barrier and ensures secure internal catheter anchoring Suture wing — Allows external catheter anchoring Color-coded clamps with priming volume indicators - Facilitate catheter care and maintenance. High strength color-coded Ultem® Luer connectors — Decreases potential for cracking, increases cleaning agent compatibility Alta Gold Tip Close-up

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Catheter Kit Contents

All standard kits contain the following: 15.5 catheter, 18 gauge introducer needle, 12cc syringe, J/straight 0.038 inch x 100 cm marked guidewire, 12Fr dilator, 14 Fr dilator, 16 Fr valved peel-away sheath/dilator, #11 scalpel, prebent tunneler, (4) gauze sponges, wound dressing, (2) injection sealing caps, and warning label. Latex free.

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