Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 16, 2025
Autonomous and Rechargeable Microneurostimulator Endoscopically Implantable into the Submucosa
Published on: September 27, 2018
The Outback Re-Entry Device. A Pictorial Review
Douglas Mulholland1, Narayanan Thulasidasan1, Ashish Patel2,3
1Department of Interventional Radiology, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Trust, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Insights
The Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter aids guidewire placement in peripheral vascular interventions. This device enables guidewire re-entry into the true lumen after subintimal crossing, proving versatile in arterial and venous procedures.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- The Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter, introduced in 2005, is a specialized device for vascular interventions.
- It facilitates guidewire manipulation within the peripheral vasculature.
- Its design addresses challenges in re-entering the true lumen after subintimal passage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share clinical experiences with the Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter.
- To highlight the device's utility and versatility in interventional procedures.
- To inform interventionalists about the practical applications of this re-entry catheter.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases utilizing the Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter.
- Description of the device's design and mechanism of action.
- Discussion of various interventional scenarios where the catheter was employed.
Main Results:
- The Outback™ Elite catheter has demonstrated wide utilization since its introduction.
- The device is effective in facilitating guidewire placement and re-entry.
- It has been successfully applied in diverse arterial and venous interventions.
Conclusions:
- The Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter is a valuable tool for interventionalists.
- Its versatility makes it suitable for a range of peripheral vascular procedures.
- Continued experience sharing can further optimize its application in complex cases.
Abstract:
The Outback™ Elite re-entry catheter (CORDIS, Cardinal Health, USA) is designed to facilitate placement and positioning of guidewires within the peripheral vasculature and allows for re-entry of a guidewire back into the true lumen of a vessel following a subintimal crossing of an arterial occlusion. The device was first introduced in 2005 and has become widely utilized in a variety of situations involving both arterial and venous interventions. This article aims to share our experiences with the Outback™ device and inform interventionalists of its utility and versatility.
