Wellinq’s Guiding catheter features a unique partial hydrophilic coating which guarantees easy and comfortable positioning in the target vessel. The guiding catheter has been in the market since 2013 and is available in more than 60 countries worldwide. 

PendraCare is the legal manufacturer.

Key performance characteristics of the Primum are:

Unique partial hydrophilic coating

• The distal segment (7cm) of the catheter remains uncoated to facilitate optimal  alignment and backup support
• The proximal segment (25 cm) of the catheter remains uncoated to increase the grip outside the body for 1:1 torque and to prevent unintentional movement of the catheter during the procedure

As a result more patient comfort:

• Low resistance during advancement in tortuous and calcified anatomy
• Reduced vessel spasm in radial approach (ARCUS STUDY)

Construction  

• Minimal temperature softening of the catheter providing excellent shape retention and as a result more passive backup support
• High torque control
• Encapsulated ultra-thin high strength flat wire braiding provides high kink resistance against torsional and radial compression and excellent push ability characteristics

Large inner lumens
5F: 0.058”
6F: 0.071”
7F: 0.082”
8F: 0.091”

Available in single pack configuration as well as a 5-pack configuration to reduce waste

Publication Performance Analysis of a Novel Hydrophilic-Coated Transradial Guiding Catheter.  Zwaan EM, Cheung ES, Simsek C, Kofflard MJM, Schölzel B, Meuwissen M, IJsselmuiden AJJ. J. Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, 2021; 4(3) .

Conclusion: 

High eligibility for use in TR-PCI. Use of the hydrophilic-coated PRIMUM catheter as a default system in routine TR-PCI was both feasible and safe, associated with high procedural success and a low complication rate. In addition, it showed favorable short and long-term MACCE outcomes.