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Indications, Safety, and Warnings

STINGRAY LP Catheter

Indications, Safety, and Warnings

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CAUTION: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Rx only. Prior to use, please see the complete “Directions for Use” for more information on Indications, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse Events, and Operator’s Instructions.

INTENDED USE

The Stingray LP Catheter is indicated for directing, steering, controlling, and supporting a guidewire in order to access discrete regions of the coronary and peripheral vasculature.

When used as part of the system consisting of the CrossBoss Catheter, Stingray LP Catheter, and Stingray Guidewire, the Stingray LP Catheter is indicated for use to facilitate the intraluminal placement of conventional guidewires beyond stenotic coronary lesions (including chronic total occlusions [CTOs]) prior to PTCA or stent intervention.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature.
  • Unprotected left main coronary artery.
  • Coronary artery spasm in the absence of a significant stenosis.

WARNINGS

  • Only physicians thoroughly trained in interventional procedures should use the Stingray LP Catheter.
  • To reduce the potential for vessel damage, the inflated balloon should only be used in vessels that are ≥2.5 mm in diameter as measured proximal and distal to the inflation site.
  • Balloon pressure should not exceed the rated burst pressure. Use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over pressurization.
  • Use only the recommended balloon inflation medium.
  • Do not advance or retract the Stingray LP Catheter unless the balloon is fully deflated under vacuum.
  • Pay special attention when directing a guidewire out a side port. Never push, withdraw or torque components that meet resistance. Device kinking/breaking or vessel damage may occur. Fluoroscopy should always be used to aid device manipulation.
  • Used devices may pose a biohazard risk and must be handled and disposed of properly.

PRECAUTIONS

  • In coronary applications, the Stingray LP Catheter should only be used in hospitals where emergency coronary bypass surgery can be immediately performed in the event of a potentially injurious or life threatening complication.
  • Before insertion of the catheter, administer appropriate anticoagulant and vasodilator therapy.
  • The Stingray LP Catheter should be handled with care. Prior to use and during the procedure, inspect the packaging and catheter for bends, kinks, or other damage. Discontinue use if the catheter becomes damaged.
  • Do not expose to organic solvents.
  • Always use wire support for advancement, manipulations, and withdrawal of the Stingray LP Catheter.
  • The Stingray LP Catheter should only be manipulated under fluoroscopic observation.

ADVERSE EVENTS

Potential adverse events include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Artery spasm
  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Death
  • Drug reactions, allergic reaction to contrast media
  • Embolism
  • Hemorrhage or hematoma
  • Infection
  • Prolonged procedure or the need for additional intervention
  • Radiation injury
  • Recurrence of angina
  • Stroke/neurological deficit
  • Vessel trauma 
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