The Prelude® Marker Tip sheaths allow you to quickly visualize the tip of the sheath using fluoroscopy during your procedure. These sheaths provide excellent transitions for smooth insertion into patient and vessel.

Features & Benefits

The prelude family of sheath introducers
A comprehensive product line offering excellent transitions, smooth insertion, custom kit configurations and more to meet your clinical needs.

Excellent transitions
Ηelp facilitate smooth insertion into vessel.

Hemostasis valve
Minimizes blood leakage during procedure. Facilitates insertion and withdrawal of devices.

Color-coded hubs
Match standard French sizing for easy identification.

Snap fit dilator
Eliminates slipping during insertion. Easy to grasp surface with an audible snap.

Rotating suture ring
Rotates around device. Smooth surface. Large suture opening.

Three-way stopcock
Easy to grip handle facilitates flush and aspiration.

Holster
Keeps all components secure, especially the guide wire. Components can be flushed while in the holster. All Prelude Sheaths are packaged in the holster (except Prelude Short Sheaths and PreludeEASETM Hydrophilic Sheaths).

Guide wire options
Multiple guide wire options to meet your procedural needs. All 0.035” (0.89mm) and 0.038” (0.97mm) guide wires are stainless steel, double ended (3mmJ and straight floppy).

Custom kit options
Merit can tailor kits to meet your clinical needs.