CaTHSTiX for Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology Lab
Decrease Work and Radiation for the Operator
During diagnostic catheterization, CaTHSTiX provides immediate, reversible catheter stabilization—allowing operators to step back from the X-ray source and meaningfully reduce radiation exposure in accordance with the inverse square law. Step back. Cine with confidence.
CaTHSTiX enables rapid, reliable securement of interventional catheters, supporting smooth transitions to wire manipulation, balloon inflation, and stent delivery while improving overall procedural efficiency.
CaTHSTIX also allows instant re-access to indwelling catheters secured such as Swans and small chest tubes with or without sutures—eliminating the need to cut sutures and reducing unnecessary steps and time.
CaTHSTiX adapts to procedural needs and patient anatomy and is universally compatible with all major catheter brands.
CaTHSTiX for Indwelling Catheters: No-Cut Repositioning
Sutured Fixation
Repositioning requires suture removal.
CaTHSTiX
Reposition freely, with or without sutures—no cutting needed.
Sutureless Securement with CaTHSTiX: Improving Outcomes and
CaTHSTiX: Guideline Driven
Sutureless securement of vascular access devices is endorsed by leading clinical guidelines, including those from the CDC and the Infusion Nurses Society (INS). The CDC's Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections (O'Grady et al., 2011) recommend sutureless devices as a Category II intervention to reduce infections and complications. Similarly, the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (2021) favor engineered stabilization over sutures to minimize catheter movement, reduce dislodgement, and lower needlestick injury risks.
CaTHSTiX aligns with these recommendations by offering secure, suture-free catheter fixation. Its low-profile, minimally invasive design reduces tissue disruption and eliminates sharps-related risks, helping prevent complications such as phlebitis, infiltration, and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs).
A “Third Hand” in the Cath Lab
CaTHSTiX functions as a reliable “third hand” in the cath lab, EP lab, and interventional radiology suite—maintaining catheter position without continuous manual stabilization. This allows clinicians to work with both hands during critical steps, improving control, precision, and consistency while reducing unintended movement and vessel trauma.
Enhanced Stabilization and Workflow Efficiency
Consistent catheter stabilization minimizes micro-movement at the insertion site, a key factor in reducing complications. At the same time, CaTHSTiX drives operational efficiency:
- Faster procedures: Near-instant securement and release reduce repositioning and fluoroscopy time, which are associated with complication rates (Dauerman et al., 2014).
- Less rework: Repositioning without cutting sutures reduces supply use and staff time.
- Improved ergonomics: Hands-free stabilization enhances procedural precision and efficiency.
- Reduced radiation exposure: Faster securement enables staff to step away from fluoroscopy sooner (Dauer et al., 2010).
- Sharps injury reduction: Eliminating sutures supports needlestick prevention initiatives.
CaTHSTiX Summary and References
CaTHSTiX supports clinical quality improvement (by reducing infection and complications) and operational efficiency (through time savings, improved workflow, and enhanced control), all of which contribute to lower total care costs.
Please refer to the attached white paper for additional data and references.
Key References:
- CDC: O’Grady NP, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, 2011.
- INS: Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th Edition, 2021.
- JACC Cardiovascular Interventions: Dauerman HL, et al. Associations Between Procedure Time and Outcomes in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, 2014.
- Journal of the American College of Radiology: Dauer LT, et al. Occupational Radiation Protection in Interventional Radiology, 2010.