AnkaCATH Neurovascular Distal Access Catheter
A distal access catheter specialized for neurovascular interventions, offering enhanced pushability, trackability, and stable microcatheter support in deep cerebral vessels.
Navigate with Precision and Reach with Confidence Using the AnkaCATH
- AnkaCATH is designed for distal placement into the neurovasculature, providing intracranial support and a wide range of device compatibility.
Experience Superior Performance and Unmatched Access
- Exceptionally soft distal segment allows for excellent navigability and trackability into distal anatomy, enabling the AnkaCATH Catheter to provide support close to the treatment site.
Hybrid Design for Maximum Performance
- Hybrid Braid and Coil Design provides 1:1 push/pull control for enhanced trackability.
- Coil reinforcement provides lumen integrity, flexibility and excellent shape retention.
- Proximal variable pitch braid reinforcement provides support and torque control.

Torque Braid Overlay Provides Vital Torque Control
Sharpability
Stability
Coil
Design
Kink Resistance Inner Layer Braided
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- Material: Constructed with a durable, biocompatible Hybrid Braid and Coil Design for enhanced stability.
- Length: Extended sheath length to facilitate access to distal vascular territories.
- Flexibility: Engineered to provide optimal flexibility while maintaining structural integrity.
- Diameter Range: Available in various sizes to accommodate different procedural needs.
- Radiopacity: Enhanced radiopacity for improved visualization under imaging.
- Kink Resistance: Superior hybrid design offers excellent resistance to kinking and deformation.
- Hemostasis: Efficient hemostatic properties to minimize blood loss during procedures.
- Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of interventional devices and guide wires.
SUPERIOR
MICROCATHETER
PERFORMANCE
& RELIABLE DEVICE
DELIVERY
- High bending resistance with excellent torque control and optimum push through from proximal shaft to the distal end.
- Available in a variety of sizes, the AnkaCATH Catheter to diverse procedural requirements, ensuring a perfect fit for every patient.
- The enhanced radiopacity of the sheath allows for excellent visualization under imaging, aiding clinicians in precise navigation and placement.
- Unique hybrid braided design provides stability and support throughout the procedure, providing a sturdy yet flexible solution for expanded vascular access.
- This design contributes to the sheath’s exceptional bending resistance, maintaining integrity even in the most demanding situations.
- The rounded tip and flexible distal zone on the Distal Access Catheter are designed for confident advancement into fragile distal vessels.
- The design of Distal Access Catheter is designed for closer placement to the treatment site. Focus on the intervention, not access challenges.
Variable Stiffness & Braided Shaft
- PE/PEBAX Outer: Balances proximal rigidity for pushability with distal softness for atraumatic navigation in neurovasculature.
- Reinforced Design: A braided core ensures torsional stability, kink resistance, and secure device passage, even in sharply curved intracranial segments.
Non-Conical Large Lumen
- Generous Inner Diameter (0.071” – 0.075”): Accommodates multiple interventional devices or larger guidewires (up to 0.035”), reducing the need for multiple catheters.
- PTFE-Lined: Low-friction lumen supports smooth device transitions, crucial in time-sensitive stroke or aneurysm care.
Hydrophilic Distal Coating
- Friction Reduction: The final centimeters of the distal segment are coated with a slippery surface, easing catheter advancement or repositioning through challenging anatomies.
- Vessel Protection: Minimizes endothelial trauma and reduces the risk of vasospasm or dissection during repeated manipulations.
Radiopaque Marker & Visibility
- 1 mm Marker at 2 mm from the Distal Tip: Distinct fluoroscopic marking for precise tip placement, vital in intracranial interventions.
- Radiopaque Distal Segment: Facilitates continuous imaging guidance under X-ray to confirm safe navigation and device deployment.
Multiple Sizes & Lengths
- Proximal Profiles (4F, 5F, 6F): Offer varied support levels, addressing a range of patient anatomies and procedure complexities.
- Usable Lengths (90 cm, 120 cm): Suitable for short or extended vascular paths, from moderate to more proximal femoral/radial entry routes.
Universal Hub Connection
- Luer-Lok Hub: Securely attaches accessories (e.g., hemostatic valve, flush lines), ensuring steady control of infusions or device insertions.
Product Specifications
Specification | Detail / Value |
Product Name | AnkaCATH Neurovascular Distal Access Catheter |
Intended Use | Facilitates distal access in neurovascular interventions (e.g., stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling) |
Catheter Design | Braided or coiled shaft for torque and push, softer distal segment for atraumatic navigation |
Material | Pebax/Polyamide with stainless steel or nitinol reinforcement |
Outer Diameter (F) | ~3F–5F (depending on product code) |
Inner Lumen | Compatible with microcatheters (0.016–0.027” ID), or direct device passage |
Working Length | ~90–125 cm (varies by code) |
Tip Configuration | Soft, radiopaque distal tip, potentially hydrophilic coating |
Radiopaque Markers | 1–2 near distal zone for precise fluoroscopic tracking |
Sheath/Guide Compatibility | Typically 6F or 7F guide catheters for proximal support |
Sterility | Sterile, Single Use |
Shelf Life | ~2–3 years if stored at 15–25 °C in sealed packaging |
Clinical Indications | Intracranial thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, distal AVM catheterization |
Contraindications | Extremely tortuous or stenotic intracranial vessels beyond feasible access, known device material allergy |
Ordering & Size Matrix
Outer Diameter (F) | Working Length (cm) | Lumen ID (inch) | Product Code | Notes |
3F | 90 | 0.016” | ANK-NV-3F-90-016 | Smaller OD for micro-aneurysm or distal stroke interventions |
3F | 105 | 0.016” | ANK-NV-3F-105-016 | Longer approach, same small lumen |
4F | 90 | 0.021” | ANK-NV-4F-90-021 | Common distal access for moderate neurovascular tasks |
4F | 105 | 0.021” | ANK-NV-4F-105-021 | Extended length for deeper intracranial navigation |
4F | 125 | 0.021” | ANK-NV-4F-125-021 | Max length for tall patients or complex anatomies |
5F | 105 | 0.027” | ANK-NV-5F-105-027 | Larger lumen for mechanical thrombectomy devices |
5F | 125 | 0.027” | ANK-NV-5F-125-027 | Maximum length plus wide ID for advanced neuro devices |
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