Track well. Reach farther 1,2,3.
With no compromise.
Optimizing pushability, flexibility, torqueability for improved trackability.
Design Overview
High performance peripheral microcatheter for challenging anatomies.
Smooth delivery 4
Inner PTFE lumen facilitates smooth passage of fluids, embolic agents and devices (such as guidewires)
Optimized pushability and torqueability 2
16 yarns tungsten braid provides support, increased pushability and best-in class torqueability
Easy navigation through tortuous vessels 1, 2, 3
Made possible by hydrophilic coating
Gradual flexibility 1
7 segments high performance polymers designed to enhance proximal support & pushability while providing optimal flexibility & trackability to the distal tip.
Enhanced & total visibility 4
•Tungsten RO braid runs through the entire catheter length, allowing enhanced visbility under fluoroscopy.
• Distal RO marker enhances tip visibility
Lipiodol® Ultra-Fluid compatible 5
a Smooth delivery 4
b Gradual flexibility 1
c Optimized
pushability
and
torqueability 2
d Easy navigation through tortuous vessels 1, 2, 3
e Enhanced & total visibility 4
Lipiodol® Ultra-Fluid compatible 5
- Smooth delivery 4
Inner PTFE lumen facilitates smooth passage of fluids, embolic agents and devices (such as guidewires) - Gradual flexibility 1
7 segments high performance polymers designed to enhance proximal support & pushability while providing optimal flexibility & trackability to the distal tip. - Optimized pushability and torqueability 2
16 yarns tungsten braid provides support, increased pushability and best-in class torqueability - Easy navigation through
tortuous vessels 1, 2, 3
Made possible by hydrophilic coating - Enhanced & total visibility 4
• Tungsten RO braid runs through the entire catheter length, allowing enhanced visbility under fluoroscopy.
• Distal RO marker enhances tip visibility
Features
Optimizing pushability, flexibility, torqueability for improved trackability.
Drakon™ VS. Standard microcatheters-trackability bench test
Compatibilities
900 PSI Max Injection Pressure
| ATTRIBUTE | SPECIFICATION | ||||||||
| Microcatheter OD (Proximal/Distal) |
2.9 / 2.4 Fr (0.97 / 0.8 mm) |
2.9 / 2.7 Fr (0.97 / 0.9 mm) |
3.0 / 2.8 Fr (1.00 / 0.93 mm) |
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| Catheter Inner Diameter | 0.022" (0.56 mm) | 0.025" (0.64 mm) | 0.027" (0.69 mm) | ||||||
| Functional Length | 105 cm | 130 cm | 150 cm | 105 cm | 130 cm | 150 cm | 105 cm | 130 cm | 150 cm |
| Dead Space Volume | 0.48 ml | 0.54 ml | 0.59 ml | 0.56 ml | 0.64 ml | 0.7 ml | 0.62 ml | 0.71 ml | 0.78 ml |
| Flow rate with lodinated Contrast Media (300 mg/ ml, 37° C) |
2.1 ml/sec | 1.7 ml/sec | 1.5 ml/sec | 3.1 ml/sec | 2.6 ml/sec | 2.4 ml/sec | 3.9 ml/sec | 3.4 ml/sec | 3.1 ml/sec |
| Maximal Compatible Guidewire OD | 0.018" (0.46 mm) | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | 0.021" (0.53 mm) | ||||||
| Recommended Guiding Catheter | Min. 0.038" (0.97 mm) guidewire compatible | ||||||||
| Maximal Compatible Embolic Microspheres | 500 μm | 700 μm | 700 μm* | ||||||
| Compatible Embolic Coil Size | 0.018" | 0.018" | 0.018" | ||||||
Drakon™ is compatible with Lipiodol® Ultra-Fluid, dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), chemotherapeutical agents, NBCA glue and Ethanol 5
*For microspheres above 700 µm, refer to manufacturers’ instruction for use for microcatheters’ size compatibilities.
Specification & Ordering Information
Specification & Ordering Information
| PRODUCT REFERENCE | ORDER NUMBER | CATHETER OD (F / MM) |
FUNCTIONAL LENGTH (CM) | INNER DIAMETER (IN / MM) |
RECOMMENDED GUIDEWIRE (IN / MM) | SHAPE |
| DK24_105 | 232877 | 2.4 F (0.8 mm) | 105 | 0.022” (0.56 mm) | 0.018” (0.46 mm) | Straight |
| DK24_130 | 234050 | 2.4 F (0.8 mm) | 130 | 0.022” (0.56 mm) | 0.018” (0.46 mm) | Straight |
| DK24_150 | 234051 | 2.4 F (0.8 mm) | 150 | 0.022” (0.56 mm) | 0.018” (0.46 mm) | Straight |
| DK27_105 | 232884 | 2.7 F (0.9 mm) | 105 | 0.025” (0.64 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
| DK27_130 | 234053 | 2.7 F (0.9 mm) | 130 | 0.025” (0.64 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
| DK27_150 | 232886 | 2.7 F (0.9 mm) | 150 | 0.025” (0.64 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
| DK28_105 | 232890 | 2.8 F (0.93 mm) | 105 | 0.027” (0.69 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
| DK28_130 | 234076 | 2.8 F (0.93 mm) | 130 | 0.027” (0.69 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
| DK28_150 | 234547 | 2.8 F (0.93 mm) | 150 | 0.027” (0.69 mm) | 0.021” (0.53 mm) | Straight |
DRAKON™ REFERENCES
2.4F 105cm
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Product reference / Order number DK24_105 / 232877 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.4 F (0.8 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 105 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.022” (0.56 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.018” (0.46 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.4F 130cm
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Product reference / Order number DK24_130 / 234050 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.4 F (0.8 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 130 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.022” (0.56 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.018” (0.46 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.4F 150cm
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Product reference / Order number DK24_150 / 234051 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.4 F (0.8 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 150 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.022” (0.56 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.018” (0.46 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.7F 105cm
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Product reference / Order number DK27_105 / 232884 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.7 F (0.9 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 105 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.025” (0.64 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.7F 130cm
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Product reference / Order number DK27_130 / 234053 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.7 F (0.9 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 130 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.025” (0.64 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.7F 150cm
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Product reference / Order number DK27_150 / 232886 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.7 F (0.9 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 150 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.025” (0.64 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.8F 105cm
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Product reference / Order number DK28_105 / 232890 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.8 F (0.93 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 105 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.027” (0.69 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.8F 130cm
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Product reference / Order number DK28_130 / 234076 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.8 F (0.93 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 130 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.027” (0.69 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
2.8F 150cm
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Product reference / Order number DK28_150 / 234547 |
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Catheter OD (F/mm) 2.8 F (0.93 mm) |
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Functional length (cm) 150 |
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Inner diameter (in/mm) 0.027” (0.69 mm) |
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Recommended guidewire (in/mm) 0.021” (0.53 mm) |
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Shape Straight |
1. TR-025 Flexibility Bench Test
2. TR-006 Torque Transmission Bench Test
3. TR-017 Trackability Bench Test
4.Drakon™ IFU
5. Test Report TR-015_02
Drakon™ microcatheters are class IIb medical devices intended for use by interventional radiologists and interventional oncologists for the infusion of contrast media into all peripheral vessels and for drug infusion in intra-arterial therapy, and infusion of embolic materials. They should not be used in cerebral vessels.
For complete information about precautions and optimal usage conditions for these medical devices, we recommend consulting the instructions for use supplied with each device or with your local Guerbet representative(s). Information for use only in countries with applicable health authority registrations. Notified Body: MedCert 0482. Manufacturer: Accurate Medical Therapeutics Ltd. EC Rep: Guerbet. Document creation date: May 2019. Drakon™ is a registered trademark of Guerbet Group or its affiliates.