Introducer, catheter guiding

Alternative names
Introducer sheath, introducer guidewire
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
EMDN related code(s)
C0504
ARTERIAL INTRODUCTION SETS
GMDN related code(s)
32021
Suprapubic catheter introducer (A rigid surgical instrument(s) intended to gain percutaneous suprapubic access to the urinary bladder, via the lower abdominal wall, for placement of a drainage catheter (not included). It includes a sharp pointed trocar blade and/or a suprapubic access cannula/sleeve, and is typically made of high-grade stainless steel. This is a reusable device.)