“Fueled by an aging population and environmental factors, we continue to see an increase in neurovascular conditions, such as stroke and cerebral aneurysms, that require delicate interventions. The tortuous anatomy can be challenging to access, requiring a balance of flexibility and support, which many traditional access catheters fail to deliver,” commented Jan-Karl Burkhardt, MD, Division Head, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. “I continue to be impressed by Zebra’s dynamic flexibility with each additional case. Its hallmark stripes provided stable support and maintained pushability throughout my procedures. I look forward to the versatility this novel design offers and expect it to become a mainstay for my neurovascular access cases.”

Purpose-built from a single full-length hypotube, the Zebra Neurovascular Access System features a distinctive pattern of laser-cut stripes. This pattern is designed to deliver high-performance catheter construction with greater dynamic flexibility from tip to tail, providing support and flexibility where needed. The unique inner diameter (ID) to outer diameter (OD) ratio maximizes the inner lumen, without ledges, to provide optimal support during device delivery. Zebra’s 7F accommodates 0.072″ aspiration catheters, and the 6F design expands intraprocedural options and product compatibility to maximize procedural versatility for the complexity of today’s neurovascular interventions.