Cook Medical has announced that its Volante steerable guiding sheath is now commercially available to physicians in the USA and select global markets.
Volante features a hydrophobic-coated sheath available in five different lengths and six different French sizes to suit a range of procedural approaches. The company has stated that the radiopaque tip enhances visibility under fluoroscopy, and the ergonomic, self-locking knob lets operators lock in the desired angle, so focus can remain on therapy delivery instead of sheath manipulation. Another feature is the braided Flexsteer shaft technology, which is said to offer precision and control during procedures.
Along with products like the Coda balloon catheter and the Indy over-the-wire (OTW) vascular retriever, Volante is a part of Cook’s Aortic Essentials portfolio. A press release notes that the company also provides comprehensive clinical education, procedure support and customer service to ensure successful adoption of Volante.
“With Volante, we set out to give physicians fingertip control during fenestrated and branch endovascular procedures,” said Johnny LeBlanc, director of Cook Medical’s Aortic specialty. “The device’s 180-degree deflection and curve-retention capability allow for precise navigation to hard-to-reach sites, all while maintaining stability once the ideal position is achieved.”
