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THE MERIT DIFFERENCE
Merit is committed to dialysis access, including Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) at home. Merit’s Think Dialysis Access™ program is the premier education program for surgeons and interventionalists interested in learning laparoscopic or percutaneous implantation techniques. Our portfolio of Flex-Neck® PD catheters, implantation kits, and PD accessories provide implanters with options for tunneling techniques and exit sites in adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients. Merit offers clinical support for implanters and dialysis centers. In addition to PD, Merit offers other dialysis access products, including the HeRO® Graft.
Superior Clinical Support
Merit’s Think Dialysis Access™ program is the premier education program for surgeons and interventionalists interested in learning laparoscopic or percutaneous implantation techniques. Our portfolio of Flex-Neck® PD catheters, implantation kits, and PD accessories provide implanters with options for tunneling techniques and exit sites in adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients. Merit offers clinical support for implanters and dialysis centers. In addition to PD, Merit offers other dialysis access products, including the HeRO® Graft.
PD PROCEDURES
Merit’s dialysis access portfolio supports a full range of procedural solutions for both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis access. With Flex-Neck® PD catheters, implantation kits, and accessories, clinicians can perform laparoscopic or percutaneous catheter placement with options for varied tunneling techniques and exit site selection across all patient populations—from infants to adults. The Think Dialysis Access™ education program equips surgeons and interventionalists with advanced training to optimize outcomes. For patients requiring hemodialysis, the HeRO® Graft offers a reliable long-term access option, expanding Merit’s comprehensive dialysis access solutions.
laparoscopic catheter placementpercutaneous catheter placementPD PRODUCTS
Merit Flex-Neck PD catheters have a 3.5mm ID* for a 30% higher flow rate than competitors.** The Flex-Neck ARC™ (curved) and Flex-Neck Classic (without curve) catheters are designed for the lower abdomen and accommodate various tunneling techniques and exit site options. They are available in a range of sizes for adult, adolescent, pediatric, and infant patients. The Flex-Neck Exxtended™ kits are designed for the upper abdomen and chest.
*Excludes infant-sized catheters
**Competitors with 2.6mm ID
Flex-Neck Exxtended PD Catheter Kit
The Flex-Neck Exxtended PD catheter kit is for the upper abdomen and upper chest (presternal catheter), consisting of a lower catheter and an upper catheter with one or two cuffs.
Available in adult sizes only.
Flex-Neck Classic
Designed for the lower abdomen and does not have a curve.
Available Sizes: Adult small, standard, standard straight, large; Adolescent standard (1 or 2 cuff), large; Pediatric (1 or 2 cuff); Infant (1 or 2 cuff).
Flex-Neck ARC
Designed for the lower abdomen with a more significant curved shape, giving you more options for lower abdomen placement.
Available Sizes: Adult small, standard, large; Adolescent; Pediatric; Infant
PD Accessories
Catheter embedding and implantation accessories include Embedding Tools, Faller Trocar, catheter repair kits, titanium plugs, implantation stylettes, and Titanium Connectors.
Merit Implantation Kits are designed for the single incision-site implantation of a PD catheter to streamline the procedure and to promote efficiency. Tunnelors and Faller Trocars aid in a tight, clean exit site; guide wires facilitate over-the-wire catheter placement. Multiple kit options are available to support your specific implantation approach and tunnelling style.
Laparoscopic Implantation Systems
Suggested for Laparoscopic and Peritoneoscopic Placement
Suggested for Ultrasound-Guided Access and Fluoroscopic Placement
[VIDEO] PD Catheter: Laparoscopic Implantation
In this video, you’ll see:
- Brief Merit product and PD overview, including laparoscopic tools and embedding kit.
- Step-by-step procedure with a transplant surgeon who explains the benefits of using the laparoscopic technique.
- Implantation tips and IFU instructions.
Percutaneous Catheter Implantation
With Antegrade Catheter Faller Trocar
Suggested for Ultrasound-Guided Access and Fluoroscopic Placement
[VIDEO] PD Catheter: Percutaneous Implantation
In this video, you’ll see:
- Brief product and PD overview, including percutaneous tools and embedding kit.
- Step-by-step procedure with an interventional radiologist, explaining the benefits of the percutaneous approach.
- Implantation tips and IFU instructions.
CLINICAL SUPPORT
Think Dialysis Access
Peritoneal Dialysis & HeRO® Graft Implantation Techniques
An immersive hands-on training experience using cadavers, case reviews and problem solving techniques to prepare surgeons for implantation of both the HeRO Graft and Merit PD catheter system.
Virtual Percutaneous PD Webinar
In this webinar, gain an overview and learn about components of percutaneous PD with Dr. Peter B. Hathaway, a nationally recognized leader in PD catheter placement.
Clinical Case Support
To better aid physicians in dialysis access cases, we also have a dedicated team of dialysis access clinical specialists who understand the intricacies of hemodialysis and PD and are ready to support you. From explaining correct Merit product use to on-site troubleshooting, Merit clinical specialists are available to assist. Connect with a Merit clinical specialist today.
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