Prelude IDeal is a hydrophilic access sheath designed for radial artery access from the wrist or the hand. It fits into Merit’s extensive radial access portfolio that begins with set-up and access and includes catheters, wires, and products through to hemostasis. With its low-profile and increased kink and compression resistance, it has also become a tool of choice for distal radial access.

Thinner. Stronger. IDeal™.
Flat wire braiding technology allows our thin wall radial sheath to provide support and kink resistance while maintaining a low profile. There’s a reason it’s called IDeal.

Benefits Of Radial Access₁

• Less bleeding complications
• Quicker ambulation
• Decreased procedure cost
• Enhanced sheath performance

Increased Compression Resistance*
124% more resistant to side wall compression

Increased Kink Resistance*
23% more kink resistant than leading competitor

Decreased Insertion Force*
Requires 15% less force to insert than leading competitor

Better Torque*
Twice the torque than the leading competitor

Thinner Wall*
Same outer diameter as leading competitor, but larger sheath body inner diameter. 13% thinner wall with higher resistance to kinking and side wall compression than leading competitor

Multiple Needle Options

Merit Advance® Needle
Short bevel needle with bevel indicator on hub, along with a proprietary coating helps to ensure smooth insertion. A straightforward, accurate single puncture with a metal needle can help lower the risk of spasm.₂

Two-Part Access Needle

• Thin walled metal cannula
• Flexible, radiopaque catheter
• Smooth catheter-to-needle transition for easy insertion
• Excellent for two-wall access technique
• Up to 17% faster flash back over our leading competitor**
• Up to 17% less insertion force over our leading competitor**
• Visible arrow to help clearly indicate bevel position

Multiple Guide Wire Options
Kits available with stainless steel spring coil, nitinol or stainless steel mandrel, or plastic jacketed guide wires providing options for your clinical practice.

*6F Data on File. Merit assumes no responsibility to update the test data.
**Data on File. Merit assumes no responsibility to update the test data.
1 Rathore S, Stables R, Pauriah M, Hakeem A, Mills J, Palmer N, Perry R, Morris J. Impact of length and hydrophilic coating of the introducer sheath on radial artery spasm during transradial coronary intervention. JACC. 2010 May;3(5):475-83.
2 Kiemeneij F. Prevention and management of radial artery spasm. Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 2006 April; 18(4).