Compatible leads and accessories
The individually available Selectra guiding catheters with a nominal inner diam-
eter of 7 French (outer catheter) and 5 French (inner catheter) can only be used
in combination with the accessory kit of the Selectra CS lead introducer system.
Outer guiding catheters and implantation accessories of the Selectra CS lead
introducer system are suited for leads with polyurethane coatings or coatings
with comparable anti-friction properties and a diameter between 4.6 and 5.8 F.
Leads with a diameter of less than 5.0 F can be inserted directly through the inner
guiding catheter.
Suitable CS guiding catheters and combinations of inner and outer catheters for
different lead lengths can be found in the following table.
BIOTRONIK CS leads
Outer diameter
l
5.8 F
<5.0 F
Table 2: Compatibility of CS guiding catheters and leads
Not for multiple usage
This implant accessory is intended for single use only!
Do not resterilize!
Reuse of implant accessories can result in infections, embolisms and damage to
the device.
Contraindications
Use of the Selectra CS lead introducer system is contraindicated for the following:
• Patients with an existing or possible occlusion of the coronary vessels or
unsuitable anatomy of the coronary veins
• Patients with active systemic infection
Potential negative side effects
Possible complications are as follows:
• Allergic reactions to contrast media
• Hematoma
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Embolism
• Pneumothorax
• Cardiac tamponade
• Myocardial damage
• Venous or cardiac perforation
• Local tissue response, fibrotic tissue formation
• Damage to the heart valves
• Vascular occlusion
• Chronic nerve damage
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Length
77 cm
87 cm
77 cm
87 cm
97 cm
5
Selectra guiding catheter
Outer catheter
Working length
45 cm
55 cm
45 cm
55 cm
45 cm
55 cm
45 cm
55 cm
45 cm
55 cm
Inner catheter
Working length
-
-
-
-
-
-
59 cm
-
59 cm
69 cm
69 cm