The Merit Medical Prelude Short Sheath Introducer (REF PSS-8F-4MT) is a single-use introducer sheath designed to facilitate percutaneous vascular access and the introduction of intravascular devices. Engineered with a smooth tapered dilator-to-sheath transition, the Prelude sheath supports atraumatic vessel entry during diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Key Features
Nominal sheath size: 8F inner diameter configuration.
Short working length sheath format for near-access-site device delivery.
Integrated hemostasis valve to minimize back-bleed during device exchanges.
Side port with three-way stopcock for flushing, aspiration, and contrast administration.
Smooth dilator-to-sheath transition to reduce vessel trauma on insertion.
Radiopaque marker configuration consistent with the Prelude platform to aid fluoroscopic visualization.
Packaged sterile for single patient use.

Clinical Applications
Percutaneous arterial or venous access for diagnostic angiography.
Introduction of catheters, guidewires, and other intravascular devices during coronary and peripheral interventional procedures.
Short-length access configurations where minimal intravascular sheath length is preferred.
Use should follow the manufacturer Instructions for Use and applicable institutional protocols.

Product Information
Brand: Merit Medical
Product Line: Prelude Short Sheath Introducer
REF / UPN: PSS-8F-4MT
Category: Coronary Introducer Sheaths
French Size: 8F
Configuration: Short sheath with dilator, hemostasis valve, and side port extension with stopcock
Guidewire Compatibility: Not specified in the located sources
Working Length: Not specified in the located sources
Sterility: Sterile, single use
Latex: Not specified in the located sources