The Merit Medical PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer (REF PHR5F23018NT) is engineered to facilitate vascular access for diagnostic and interventional catheter procedures. The sheath combines a hydrophilic coating with a tapered dilator transition to help support atraumatic insertion through the access site, while the integrated hemostasis valve and side port assist with fluid management during the case.

Key Features
- Hydrophilic coating along the sheath body to help reduce insertion and withdrawal friction
- Tapered dilator-to-sheath transition designed to support smooth vessel entry
- Integrated hemostasis valve intended to minimize blood loss during catheter exchanges
- Side port with three-way stopcock for aspiration and flushing
- Radiopaque marker to aid fluoroscopic visualization
- Kink-resistant sheath construction for interventional workflows

Clinical Applications
- Percutaneous vascular access for diagnostic angiography
- Support for coronary interventional catheter introduction and exchange
- Radial, brachial, or femoral access procedures as determined by the clinician
- Compatible with guidewire-assisted Seldinger technique

Product Information
- Brand: Merit Medical
- Product Line: PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer
- REF/UPN: PHR5F23018NT
- Category: Coronary Introducer Sheaths
- French Size: 5F (as indicated by product code)
- Working Length: Not specified in the located sources
- Guidewire Compatibility: Not specified in the located sources
- Sterility: Supplied sterile for single use; refer to the official IFU
- Packaging Configuration: Not specified in the located sources
- Regulatory / Clinical Use: Refer to the manufacturer Instructions for Use and local regulatory labeling for approved indications and contraindications