The headhunter catheter is a selective angiographic catheter designed for catheterization and subselection of brachiocephalic or visceral arteries, in order to secure access, advance, exchange devices, or deliver contrast in the target vessel.
It can also be used in percutaneous fallopian tube recanalization 1.
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Properties
proximal end: Luer lock hub
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recommended guidewire:
0.035″(0.89 mm) for 4F
0.038″ (0.97) mm for 5F
length: 100 cm - 125 cm
French-Size: 4F or 5F
Shapes and curves
The curves and shapes of the Headhunter catheter depend largely on the type of the catheter since 5 types are described (HH1, HH3, HH4, HH5, and HH6).
Indication
The indications of the HH1 catheter are:
Vascular interventional procedures
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type I and II aortic arch catheterization for
endovascular clot retrieval - thrombectomy
carotid stenting
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celiac and superior mesenteric artery access procedures through radial artery access2
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internal iliac artery access through radial artery route for
Gynecology percutaneous procedures
percutaneous fallopian tube recanalization
Precautions
To decrease the risk of vascular injury
catheters should always be inserted and withdrawn over wires, as the tip of catheters moving within a vessel can cause dissection
always verify the catheter pressure rate limit while using the power injector since surpassing these thresholds can damage both the catheter and the blood vessel
in case of resistance while advancing or withdrawing the catheter, it is important to stop and identify the underlying cause of the resistance before proceeding further
avoid bending or kinking the catheter before its placement, as doing so may damage the catheter and lead to injury for the patient
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