OPTICROSS™ HD IVUS Catheter Preparation Videos

Clear IVUS imaging starts with consistent and appropriate catheter preparation. We have developed a step‑by‑step OPTICROSS™ catheter preparation video to support you and your team in becoming familiar with the process and applying it consistently in clinical practice.

Access the step‑by‑step videos below, along with downloadable PDF instructions, to support correct preparation and help achieve clear, reliable IVUS images.

OPTICROSS™ HD Motor Drive Unit (MDU) Set-Up Video

The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly attach the Motor Drive Unit (MDU) to a permanent sled outside the sterile field. This process should be done before using the OPTICROSS™ HD catheter. The setup allows for the MDU and sled to remain connected for future operations.

OPTICROSS HD Catheter Set-Up Catheter Prep Technique with Permanent Sled Video 

This video provides a detailed step‑by‑step guidance on OPTICROSS™ HD system setup focusing on preparing the permanent sled, MDU, sterile bag, and catheter for use. It covers:

Handling and aligning of the sterile bag by both sterile and non-sterile operators
Catheter flushing technique to purge air bubbles and ensure proper catheter functionality.

IVUS Set-Up and Workflow: Imaging Catheters Preparation Instructions

This PDF guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for the preparation and setup of the OPTICROSS™ HD IVUS system.

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Product Specifications

	OPTICROSS HD	OPTICROSS 6 HD
Typical Use	Coronary	Coronary
Transducer Frequency	60 MHz	60 MHz
Maximum Diameter Penetration	6 mm	6 mm
Sheath Compatibility (with max wire)	5F	6F
Guide Catheter Compatibility	5F (ID ≥ 0.058")	6F (ID ≥ 0.064")
Guidewire Lumen Length	16 mm	16 mm
Guidewire Compatibility	≤ 0.014"	≤ 0.014"
Proximal Sheath OD	1.00 mm (3.0F)	1.18 mm (3.6F)
Entry Profile	0.026"	0.017"
Imaging Window Profile	2.6F	2.9F
Crossing Profile	3.1F	3.1F
Prep Location	Proximal	Proximal
Catheter Telescoping Length	150 mm	150 mm
Sled Pullback Length	100 mm	100 mm
Tip to Transducer Distance	20 mm	20 mm
Distal Marker to Transducer	15 mm	15 mm
Working Length	135 mm	135 mm
Hydrophilic Coating	Bio-Slide^TM	Z-Glide^TM

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