The Merit Medical Prelude Sheath Introducer (REF PSI-6F-23-038) is a sterile, single-use vascular access device intended to facilitate the percutaneous introduction of catheters and guidewires during diagnostic and interventional procedures. The Prelude family is widely used by interventional cardiologists and radiologists who require predictable vascular access with a smooth dilator-to-sheath transition and reliable hemostasis.

Key Features
Hydrophilic coating on the sheath surface designed to reduce insertion force and friction.
Smooth dilator-to-sheath transition engineered to minimize vessel trauma during entry.
Integrated hemostasis valve to help limit blood loss and air ingress during catheter exchanges.
Side-port tubing with three-way stopcock to support flushing and contrast or medication delivery.
Radiopaque marker to assist fluoroscopic visualization (refer to manufacturer IFU for confirmation).
Color-coded hub for rapid identification of French size at the procedural table.

Clinical Applications
Percutaneous vascular access for diagnostic coronary angiography.
Introduction of catheters and guidewires for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) workflows.
Peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures where a 6F access platform is appropriate.
Use as part of standard radial or femoral access strategies, per operator technique and institutional protocol.

Product Information
Brand: Merit Medical
Product Line: Prelude Sheath Introducer
Category: Coronary Introducer Sheaths
REF / UPN: PSI-6F-23-038
French Size: 6F (as indicated by REF nomenclature)
Guidewire Compatibility: 0.038" (as indicated by REF nomenclature)
Working Length: Approximately 23 cm (as indicated by REF nomenclature; confirm with manufacturer IFU)
Sterility: Sterile, single-use
Packaging Configuration: Not specified in the located sources
Shelf Life / Storage: Not specified in the located sources
Regulatory Status: Refer to manufacturer documentation for region-specific regulatory information.