Life Improved
Merit’s line of Flex-Neck PD catheters come in various shapes and sizes to accommodate tunneling options and exit site options. The Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric Catheters have an internal diameter (ID) that is 35% larger than competitive catheters, resulting in up to 30% higher flow rates. Infant catheters are available in one and two cuff configurations. Each catheter kit contains a unique stenciling system for improved placement accuracy.
Features & Benefits
The Flex-Neck® Adult catheter has an internal diameter of 3.5 mm, allowing up to 30% higher flow rates than other catheters currently on the U.S. market. Our Flex-Neck Classic and ARC shapes are designed to accommodate various tunneling techniques and exit site options.
Flex-Neck ExxTended™
Upper Chest
Flex-Neck ExxTended™
Upper Abdomen
Flex-Neck® Classic
Lower Abdomen
Flex-Neck ARC™
Lower Abdomen
Catheters are available to suit multiple patient types; Obese, Adult, Adolescent, Pediatric and Infants.
CATHETER IMPLANTATION KITS
Our kits are designed for the single-site incision of a PD catheter, to streamline the implantation procedure and to promote efficiency. Multiple kit options are available to support your specific implantation approach and tunneling style.
VP-211 LAPAROSCOPIC IMPLANTATION SYSTEM
- Unique Cuff Implantor™ Tool designed to streamline deep-cuff implantation in the muscle
- Cuff Implantor™ Tool
- Large Dilator
- Small Dilator
- Luke® Guide Assembly
- Unique Luke® Guide
- Assembly with integrated, expandable sheath for smallest opening
- Tunnelor® Tool
VP-411 LAPAROSCOPIC IMPLANTATION SYSTEM
- Large Dilator
- Longer Luke® Guide
- Assembly can be used for patients with a higher body mass index
- Plastic Faller Trocar
VP-511 PERCUTANEOUS IMPLANTATION SYSTEM
- 15 F Plastic Faller Trocar (tunneler) for a tight, clean exit site
- 0.038” J tipped, 150 cm guide wire for over-the-wire catheter placement
- 18F Peelable Sheath
CATHETER IMPLANTATION ACCESSORIES & EMBEDDING
TE-1000
- Embedding® Tool
- Embedding Plug inside catheter
FT-1100
- Metal Faller Trocar
CC-2300
- Titanium Connector and Cap
CS-362
- Implantation Stylette
Peritoneoscopic Implantation Equipment
- MG-400 Y-TEC® Peritoneoscope
COMPLETE EXXTENDED™ CATHETER KIT
CF-5560 / CF-5570
Complete ExxTended™ Catheter Kit in two configurations for upper abdomen and pre-sternal procedures
- Unique site-to-site measuring tools designed for precise placement.
- Upper Catheter
- (Also available with 2 cuffs)
- Lower Catheter
- Measuring Rod
- Double-Ended Titanium Connector
- Tunneling Rod