US-based medical equipment manufacturer Embolx has unveiled the Sniper G3 Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter, designed to enhance embolisation procedures.
It is the third-generation device that brings significant improvements, including a 24-month shelf life, improved ease of use, and streamlined preparation.
The enhancements, driven by physician feedback, aim to optimise clinical workflows and offer greater inventory flexibility for healthcare facilities.
The Sniper G3’s extended shelf life, now double that of its predecessor, allows hospitals and clinics to manage inventory more effectively.
Developed with input from interventional radiologists, the device boasts improved trackability and a simplified preparation process, reducing setup time to under a minute.
The efficiency is crucial in high-paced clinical settings, reflecting Embolx’s dedication to creating intuitive, high-performance tools.
Embolx president and CEO Michael Allen said: “Sniper G3 truly exemplifies our dedication to innovation driven by physician needs.
“We listened intently to our users and engineered a device that not only extends product longevity and improves performance, but also significantly enhances the ease of use, which translates directly to more efficient procedures.
“We are incredibly proud of Sniper G3 and its potential to set a new standard in embolisation therapy.”
Available in all standard lengths, the Sniper G3 Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter is designed for different types of arterial embolisation procedures.
The procedures include transarterial embolisation (TAE), transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE), radioembolisation (Y-90), arteriovenous malformation (AVM), prostate artery embolisation (PAE), renal angiomyolipoma (AML), and uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE).
The microcatheter is compatible with a variety of delivery materials, such as coils up to 0.018 inches, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ethanol (EtOH), gelfoam, glue (n-bCA), Lipiodol, and spherical particles up to 900μm.
Its intricate technical design allows for easy navigation through complex vascular structures, enhancing reach to distal target sites.
