Insitucat® vein valve cutter is used for the atraumatic incision of vein valves as a preparatory step in in-situ bypass surgery. Insitucat® valvulotome consists of a polyfilament, plastic-coated guide wire. Two conical plastic olives are attached at one end. The upper olive represents the negative imprint of the venous valve sinus and has a sharp plastic cutting edge, which incises the valve when retracted. Insitucat® valvulotome is a single use product.

Advantages

Conical formed plastic olives

• prevents slippage into tributary branches and damage to the intima

Sharp plastic cutting edge

• minimal damage to the endothelium; the valve flaps are incised in an atraumatic manner

Polyfilic, flexible, plastic-coated guide wire

• excellent handling and manoeuvrability
• no memory effect, therefore no pressure against the wall ofthe vessel

Sterile double packaging

• minimal space is required on the instrument table
• Insitucat® can be introduced directly from the dispenser into the vessel

Single use product

• Highest possible securityfor surgeons and patients

Indication
 

Insitucat® may be used for the atraumatic elimination of the venous valves for the femoral-popliteal and femoral-crural in situ bypass.

Note
 

Product range: Insitucat® is available in the diameters 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 mm.