The Optimal Conditions for Microcatheter Shaping

Objectives: Manual shaping of a straight microcatheter is required when guiding or retention of a microcatheter with a pre-shaped tip is difficult. According to the manufacturer’s instructions, it is recommended that the microcatheter be shaped by steaming “for 30s” and “25 mm away from the steam source”. However, insufficient shaping and blunting can occasionally occur during the procedure. In this technical note, we present the optimal conditions of shaping for a microcatheter system.