Merit Medical’s SwiftNinja Steerable Microcatheter Product Line Is Expanded

March 20, 2023—Merit Medical Systems, Inc. announced the expansion of its SwiftNinja steerable microcatheter product line. New sizes include a low-profile 2.4-F distal diameter option in 125- and a new 150-cm length.

According to the company, the 180º articulating microcatheter is designed to provide access to challenging coronary and peripheral vasculature without the use of a guidewire. It is part of the Merit Vascular portfolio that includes sheath introducers, inflation devices, embolics, and other procedural solutions.

“Unlike conventional microcatheters that are limited to a set shape, the steerable SwiftNinja is really a game changer,” commented Jason Hoffmann, MD, in the company’s press release. “The tip shape and angle can be changed in real-time while inside a patient, allowing for shorter procedures with less radiation exposure. Without the need for a guidewire, there’s the potential for significant cost savings as well—all of which benefit the patient. The SwiftNinja has paved the way for better embolization care.” Dr. Hoffman is an interventional radiologist at New York University in New York, New York, and a consultant to Merit Medical.