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INT Medical Femoral Introducer Set

Femoral Access Sheath, Dilator, Guidewire and Needle in 5F to 8F, With or Without Hydrophilic Sheath Coating

The INT Medical Femoral Introducer Set is a complete femoral access kit from INT Medical, designed to establish arterial access at the groin for interventional cardiology and radiology procedures. Featuring sheath sizes from 5F to 8F, an 18G needle and 0.038 inch guidewire in every set, a haemostasis valve rated to 80 kPa, and an optional hydrophilic coated sheath, it delivers access across the full working range. Available through Medigear.uk.

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Interventional Consumables & Accessories

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Cardiology Equipment

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New

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China

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Supplier: Medigear

The INT Medical Femoral Introducer Set opens arterial access at the groin. An 18G needle punctures the femoral artery. A 0.038-inch guidewire passes through it into the vessel. The sheath and dilator then advance over that wire together, and the dilator is withdrawn to leave the sheath seated. Catheters run through the sheath for the remainder of the case.

Eight references cover four sizes in two build options. Sheath sizes run 5F, 6F, 7F and 8F, with inner diameters of 2.0, 2.3, 2.6 and 3.0 mm. Working length is 110 mm throughout, and the dilator is 170 mm, so the tapered dilator tip leads the assembly by 60 mm in every reference. The dilator lumen is 1.1 mm on the three smaller sizes and 1.2 mm on the 8F.

The IS and HIS prefixes carry the only other difference. HIS references have ahydrophilic-coatedd sheath, and IS references do not. Note that this differs from INT's radial range, where a coated sheath is coded with a C prefix rather than an H. The needle is 18G by 70 mm, matching the specification of INT's own SN03 access needle, and the guidewire is 0.038 inch across all eight. INT rates the haemostasis valve at no leakage under 80 kPa, the same figure it applies to its Y-connector range. On its own product page,s INT markets this range as the PathFinder Femoral Introducer Set.

Medigear.uk supplies the range to UK catheter laboratories. Sterility, guidewire length and UK conformity are confirmed before order.

Radial access has become the default route for coronary work, but femoral access has not gone away. It persists because of size. The radial artery measures around 2.9 mm and will not comfortably take a 7F or 8F sheath, whereas the common femoral artery is several times wider. Any procedure needing a large sheath therefore returns to the groin.

Several categories fall into that group. Structural heart work, mechanical circulatory support, large-bore peripheral intervention, and some complex coronary cases all exceed what radial access allows. Femoral access is also the fallback when radial access fails, when the radial artery is occluded from previous procedures, or when both radial arteries are needed for other purposes.

The trade-off is bleeding. The femoral artery sits deep, cannot be compressed against bone in the way the radial can, and retroperitoneal haemorrhage is the serious complication. That places weight on two things this set addresses. A reliable haemostasis valve keeps the circuit closed during catheter exchanges, and INT rates its valve at 80 kPa. A smooth transition from guidewire to dilator to sheath limits trauma at the arteriotomy, which in turn affects how the puncture behaves at the end of the case. Sheath size is chosen as the smallest that will take the intended equipment, because arteriotomy size drives haemostasis time. Coated sheaths reduce insertion and removal friction.

At the end of the case,e the sheath is withdrawn,wn and pressure is held over the puncture, or a closure device is deployed. Medigear.uk supplies the instructions for use with every order.

Full 5F to 8F Range From One Family

Four sizes cover diagnostic work through to large-bore intervention without changing supplier or handling characteristics.

Coated and Uncoated in Every Size

Each French size exists both ways, so a laboratory can standardise on one option or stock both without gaps in the size range.

Haemostasis Valve Rated to 80 kPa

The seal is specified well above arterial pressure, which is what keeps blood in and air out during repeated catheter exchanges.

60 mm Dilator Overhang in Every Reference

The tapered dilator tip leads the assembly by the same margin across all eight, giving a consistent feel on insertion regardless of size.

Complete Kit in One Reference

Needle, guidewire, dilator and sheath arrive together, so femoral access is a single line item rather than four separate picks.

Wider Dilator Lumen on the 8F

The 8F references use a 1.2 mm dilator lumen rather than 1.1 mm, giving more clearance on the largest size.

Shared Needle With INT's Access Range

The 18G by 70 mm needle matches INT's SN03 specification, so replacement needles come from a known reference.

Consolidated Supply Through Medigear.uk

Medigear.uk quotes the femoral range alongside INT's radial sets, access needles, and interventional accessories on one account.

IS01 and HIS01, 5F

2.0 mm sheath inner diameter, uncoated and coated respectively.

IS02 and HIS02, 6F

2.3 mm sheath inner diameter, uncoated and coated respectively.

IS03 and HIS03, 7F

2.6 mm sheath inner diameter, uncoated and coated respectively.

IS04 and HIS04, 8F

3.0 mm sheath inner diameter, uncoated and coated respectively.

110 mm Sheath Working Length

Common to all eight references.

170 mm Dilator

Common to all eight, giving a 60 mm tapered lead ahead of the sheath.

1.1 mm Dilator Lumen on 5F to 7F

Sized to carry the supplied 0.038 inch guidewire.

1.2 mm Dilator Lumen on 8F

The largest size uses a slightly wider dilator lumen.

0.038 Inch Guidewire

Supplied in every reference across the range.

18G by 70 mm Needle

The access needle matches the specification of INT's SN03.

Hydrophilic Coated Sheath on HIS References

The H prefix denotes a coated sheath within this range.

No Leakage Under 80 kPa

The haemostasis valve is specified to hold without leaking to that pressure.

The INT Medical Femoral Introducer Set covers groin access across eight references, spanning 5F to 8F, with each size available coated or uncoated. Every set arrives complete with an 18G needle and 0.038-inch guidewire, a haemostasis valve rated to 80 kPa, and a 60 mm tapered dilator lead that stays consistent across the size range. For laboratories running both routes, it sits alongside INT's radial sets on the same account. Medigear.uk supplies the range to UK cardiac catheter laboratories and interventional radiology suites. Before supply, Medigear.uk will confirm guidewire length and tip configuration, sheath outer diameter, coating extent, sterility and single-use status, shelf life, box quantity, packing dimensions in LBH mm, and UK conformity status.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

It establishes arterial access at the groin. INT describes the set as penetrating the artery at the start of an interventional procedure, then introducing the guidewire and catheter into the vessel. Femoral access remains necessary where larger sheath sizes are needed. Medigear.uk supplies the range to UK cardiac catheter laboratories and interventional radiology suites.

Four components. An 18G by 70 mm needle, a 0.038 inch guidewire, a dilator, and the sheath with its haemostasis valve. That is the standard femoral configuration. Some manufacturers add a scalpel for the skin nick. Medigear.uk will confirm whether a scalpel or side arm extension is included in the packed set.

Sheath coating. HIS references carry a hydrophilic-coated sheath, and IS references do not. Sizes, lengths, guidewire,e and needle are identical between the two. Worth noting that INT uses a C prefix for a coated sheath in its radial range, so the letter convention is not consistent across ranges. Medigear.uk recommends ordering against the written description.

Four, at 5F, 6F, 7F and 8F, with inner diameters of 2.0, 2.3, 2.6 and 3.0 mm. Each is offered coated and uncoated, giving eight references. The larger sizes are the reason femoral access persists, since 7F and 8F exceed what a radial artery will comfortably take. Medigear.uk can quote across the range.

A 0.038 inch wire in every set. Tip configuration is not stated, and it matters. Femoral kits conventionally use a J-tipped wire, because the curved tip is less likely to enter a side branch or pass beneath the vessel lining than a straight tip. Guidewire length is also not given. Medigear.uk will confirm both.

It is the haemostasis valve rating. 80 kPa is roughly 600 mmHg, well above the arterial pressure the valve actually meets. The valve seals around catheters passing through it, keeping blood in and air out while devices are exchanged. INT applies the same figure to its Y-connector range. Medigear.uk can request the test method.

The sheath gives inner diameter only. Outer diameter is less critical at the femoral artery than at the radial, because the vessel is considerably larger, but it still determines arteriotomy size and therefore haemostasis time after sheath removal. Medigear.uk will obtain the outer diameter for each reference.

None of these is confirmed in the material supplied. Access sets of this type are normally sterile and single-use, but INT's sheet does not state either. No CE or UKCA marking information is given. Medigear.uk will establish sterility, sterilisation method, single-use status, shelf life, and UK conformity before supply.