Turnpike Catheters®

In complex cases, torque can make the difference

Enable Challenging Interventions witha Combination of Torque and Flexibility
In tortuosity and highly stenotic lesions, simply pushing a microcatheter may not be enough.
In these instances, torque can help keep you moving forward.
The unique design of Turnpike® Catheters effectively transfers torque from the hub-to-tip —helping you keep the catheter in motion to reduce the friction and force required to advancebeyond challenging conditions.

Move Beyond Anatomical Challenges with Confidence and ControlTortuosity and highly stenotic

Torque generated at the hub of thelesions create friction which cancatheter is transmitted down theprevent catheter advancement

shaft to create a rotation at the tip*

Constant rotational motion
keeps the catheter operating
in a dynamic reduced friction
environment, facilitating progress
through challenging conditions*Do not rotate the catheter more than two (2) consecutive 360° rotations in either direction if the distal tip is not also rotating and advancing, as it may result in separation of the catheter, damage to thecatheter, or vessel injury.

Why Torque Transmission Matters
Dynamic vs. Static Friction

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What is Happening
at the Surface Level?

Sta• Microscopic surface variations
create “surface-to-surface locking”• Keeping a catheter in rotationalmotion helps reduce this effectand lower the force required
to advance

Applied Force• Torque keeps surfaces in motion through rotation• Total friction is reduced when two surfaces
are in motion

Turnpike® Catheters Offer Superior Torque Transmission
Torque Transmission Comparison1

Each layer of the catheter shaft serves a distinct
purpose. Together they enhance torque

0.4

transmission to facilitate advancement throughStandardTurnpike® Catheter:+443% comparedto Corsair® ProCatheter

0.35

tortuosity and highly stenotic lesions.

0.3

An inner-layer braid provides longitudinal pushstrength while also serving as a support structure
to maintain guidewire lumen integrity

Torque Power (oz-in)

Friction ResistanceThreshold of motion

0.25Turnpike® LP
Catheter: +79%
compared toCorsair® ProCatheter

0.2

0.15

0.1Turnpike® LP
Catheter: +938%
compared toTeleport® Catheter

0.05

00Dual-layer, bi-directional coils expand andcollapse depending on the orientation of rotation,
working together to create a gear-like mechanism
to transmit torque from hub-to-tip

180360
Hub Rotation (�)Turnpike® Smooth Catheter

Turnpike® LP Catheter

540

Corsair® Pro Catheter

720

Teleport® Catheter

1. All values based on bench test data averages, n=5, performed by Teleflex. Catheters rotated basedon their respective coil orientation. Bench test results may not necessarily be indicative of clinicalperformance. Data on file. Ashai® Caravel® microcatheter not tested due to IFU warning against
rotating catheter.

The Turnpike catheters are intended to be used to access discrete regions of the coronary and/ or peripheral vasculature. They may be used to facilitate placement and exchange of guidewires
and to subselectively infuse/deliver diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The Turnpike Spiral and Turnpike Gold catheters are contraindicated for use in vessels with an effective diameter smaller
than 1mm. Please see the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of the indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, and Turnpike are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex
Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Information in this material is not a substitute for the productInstructions for Use. Not all products may be available in all countries. Please contact your local representative.
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