Canada Products

NuCLEUS™ and NuCLEUS-X™catheters feature an innovative balloon designed with a waist formed in the middle of the balloon to facilitate positive positioning while holding the balloon in the correct location prior to and during inflation. The NuCLEUS-X™ catheter features a braided inner tubing which provides high inner lumen strength for increased pushability. Upon reaching a specified pressure, the waist will expand between 90% to almost 100% of the rated balloon diameter. The NuCLEUS™ and NuCLEUS-X™ catheters are indicated for PTV of the mitral and aortic valves. The NuCLEUS™ is available in diameters ranging from 10.0-30.0mm and lengths of 3.0-6.0cm, and the NuCLEUS-X™ is available in diameters ranging from 18.0-30.0mm and lengths of 4.0-6.0cm.

BIB® PTA balloon catheters are an innovative balloon-in-balloon catheter.  The inner balloon is half the diameter of the outer balloon and is 1.0 cm shorter in length.  Indicated for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the femoral, iliac & renal arteries, the BIB® PTA balloon catheter is available in 8.0 and 10.0 cm diameters and 2.5-5.5 cm lengths.

The Balloon in Balloon (BIB®) Stent Placement catheters are an innovative technology pioneered by NuMED to insert stents in a two-stage implantation process.  This enables stents to be opened or expanded evenly and positioned correctly within the vessel.  The inner balloon of the BIB® catheter is half the diameter of the outer balloon and is 1.0 cm shorter in length.  The BIB® stent placement balloon catheter is available in 12.0-30.0 mm diameters and 2.5-6.5 cm lengths.

PTS®/PTS-X™ Sizing balloon catheters are designed for use in patients with cardiovascular defects where accurate measurement of the defect is important to select the appropriately sized occluder device.  The X-line inner braided catheter tubing provides an extra high inner lumen strength and improved pushability.

COEfficient™ balloon catheters were developed in collaboration with Dr. Yashu Coe. The distinguishing feature of this high pressure balloon catheter is its extremely thin profile for a balloon with RBPs as high as 13 ATM.  The COEfficient™ valvuloplasty catheter is engineered for maximum steering and tracking.  The coaxial shaft design provides enhanced column strength and pushability combined with a flexible distal tip for optimum steerability.  The COEfficient™ is available in a range of diameters (4.0-12.0mm) and lengths (2.0-3.0cm) and can be used with even the smallest introducer sheaths (4-7FR).

The Covered CP Stent™ was developed in collaboration with Dr. John Cheatham, and was the first stent approved in the USA for Coarctation of the Aorta and RVOT.  It is composed of platinum/iridium wire that is arranged in a unique ‘zig’ pattern that is laser welded at each joint, and then over brazed with 24K gold.  The Covered CP Stent™ is covered with an expandable sheath of ePTFE.  Available in 8 zig and 10 zig configurations for a high expansion range.

The CP Stent® was developed in collaboration with Dr. John Cheatham, and was first approved for use in Coarctation of the Aorta in the EU in 2004.  The USA approval was obtained in 2016.  It is composed of platinum/iridium wire that is arranged in a unique ‘zig’ pattern that is laser welded at each joint, and then over brazed with 24K gold.  Available in 8 zig and 10 zig configurations for a high expansion range.

The NuDEL™ is an innovative all-in-one Covered CP Stent delivery system which is designed for the efficient and effective treatment of Coarctation of the Aorta and Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT).  The system includes the proven technologies of the Covered CP Stent™, mounted on a Balloon-in-Balloon (BIB®) catheter, which is covered by an introducer sheath.    The NuDEL™ system is available with a Covered CP Stent™ ranging from 1.6-4.5 cm lengths, and BIB® outer balloon diameters available in 12.0-24.0 mm.  The NuDEL™is only available in an 8 zig configuration.

The D’VILL™ is a long-length, kink resistant introducer designed for the safe and effective introduction of large diameter interventional devices.  The D’VILL™ set includes one braided sheath with a radiopaque marker band, and a dilator compatible with an 0.035” guidewire.  Available in 12 FR and 14 FR sizes with 30 cm, 65 cm and 85 cm usable lengths.  Compatible with the CP Stent® family of products and BIB® catheters.

The Mini Ghost™ is a coaxial balloon catheter used for dilatation of small vessels.  The catheter features a 20 or 12 ATM balloon mounted on a 3.5FR shaft.  The coaxial shaft design provides enhanced column strength and pushability combined with a flexible distal tip for optimum steerability.  The Mini Ghost™ is available in a range of diameters (2.0-6.0mm) and lengths (1.0-10.0cm) as well as four different catheter lengths.  All Mini Ghost™catheters can be used with a small 4FR introducer sheath.

Multi-Track™ angiographic catheters utilize a unique concept of guidewire location to increase flow rate and maneuverability of the catheters.  Made from radiopaque materials, the catheters are easily placed and can be used in conjunction with different types of interventional catheters.  Multi-Track™ is available in 3.0-6.0 FR shaft sizes and either 80cm or 100cm usable lengths.  The flow rates range from 4-25 ml/sec with a maximum injection pressure of 1000 PSI.

Mullins-X™ catheters were developed in collaboration with Dr. Chuck Mullins and are an ultra high pressure dilatation balloon catheter.  The catheters are designed for use in indications requiring extremely high pressures.  The Mullins-X™ is available in a range of diameters (12.0-25.0mm) and lengths (3.0-4.0cm).

TYSHAK® balloon catheters were designed in collaboration with Prof Mike Tynan and Prof Shakeel Qureshi.  They are designed with a low profile that delivers high performance. Manufactured from a micro-thin, non-compliant balloon material, these innovative balloon catheters require small introducers. The reduced sheath size helps minimize vessel trauma and entry-site complications. A short, flexible distal tip provides superior maneuverability. With well-defined shoulders and balloon tapers, TYSHAK® catheters glide easily through smaller and difficult-to-negotiate vessels. They are available in a range of diameters (2.0-30.0mm) and lengths (1.0-10.0cm). 

TYSHAK MINI® balloon catheters are designed with a low profile that delivers high performance. Manufactured from a micro-thin, non-compliant balloon material, these innovative balloon catheters require small introducers. The reduced sheath size helps minimize vessel trauma and entry-site complications. A short, flexible distal tip provides superior maneuverability. With well-defined shoulders and balloon tapers, TYSHAK MINI® catheters glide easily through smaller and difficult-to-negotiate vessels.

NuMED provides catheters to universities, teaching hospitals, and research facilities for animal studies and veterinary procedures.  These institutions rely on NuMED's expertise in design and manufacturing of catheters (including custom) that are uniquely suited to customers' individual needs.  

US Customers: Please contact our veterinary distributor INFINITI MEDICAL - sales@infinitimedical.com.  
Canadian and International customers: Please contact Dawn Jenne at NuMED - djenne@numedusa.com.

The Z-5™ Atrioseptostomy catheter was developed in collaboration with Dr Ziyad Hijazi and was first approved and introduced in 1996.  With over 25 years of proven safety and clinical experience, the Z-5™ is trusted by interventional pediatric cardiologists throughout the world.  The dual lumen shaft design provides pushability, coupled with exceptional pull strength.  The Z-5™is available in 9.5mm and 13.5mm diameters.

Z-MED™ high pressure balloon catheters were designed in collaboration with Dr. Ziyad Hijazi. The Z-MED™ catheters are suitable for percutaneous transluminal valvuloplasty (PTV) and pre-dilatation in transcatheter heart-valve replacement procedures. They feature high rated burst pressures suitable for resistant stenosis and have rapid inflation and deflation times to minimize procedure time and maximize reperfusion.  

Short, flexible distal tips with short balloon tapers aid maneuverability and trackability through tortuous anatomy.  They are available in a wide range of balloon diameters (2.0-40.0mm) and lengths (2.0-10cm).

Z-MED™ catheters are available in Canada through Baylis Medical.

The Z-6™ leverages the same proven materials used in construction of the Z-5™. Product enhancements for the Z-6™ Atrioseptostomy catheter were made based on input from interventional pediatric cardiologists. Enhancements include a short distal tip for easier insertion through the septum and improved rewrapping allowing for easier removal into the introducer.

The G-Armor Covered Stent™ was developed in collaboration with Dr. Gareth Morgan, and was first approved for use in coarctation of the aorta and RVOT in Canada in December 2021.  It is composed of platinum/iridium wire that is arranged in a unique ‘zig’ pattern that is laser welded at each joint, and then over brazed with 24K gold.  The G-Armor Covered Stent™ is covered with an expandable sheath of ePTFE.  Available in 8 zig and 10 zig configurations for a high expansion range.