Launcher

Launcher

Guide catheter

Overview

Balanced performance that’s ahead of the curve.

Launcher™ coronary guide catheters come with the performance advantages you expect from a market leader — including a wide variety of curve shapes for transradial and femoral percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Celebrating 20 years.

Watch a short animation highlighting the incredible 20-year milestone of the Launcher™ guide catheter.

Hear from an expert.

In this interview with John Horrigan, Medtronic Sr. Principal R&D Engineer, learn about the inspiration behind the creation of Launcher™, and why it is still impactful today.

Product details

Full-Wall technology is a shaft construction process that optimizes the balance between a large lumen and robust performance — offering excellent torque resistance and curve retention. The encapsulated flat wire braid enables thinner, robust walls without compromising support or retention.¹

1. Polymer
2. Encapsulated braid wire
3. Outer jacket
4. Flat braid wire
5. Outer jacket Inner jacket

Product benefits

• Flexible distal segment to engage the guide for backup support.
• Supportive secondary curve for backup support and curve retention.
• Workhorse construction for a variety of anatomies and takeoffs.
• Larger lumens for excellent contrast flow and enhanced visualization.¹
• Vest-tech nylon outer jacket for hub-to-tip radiopacity.
• Radiopaque marker band to facilitate tip orientation for ostial engagement.
• Support for radial and femoral approaches.