The Merit Medical PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer (REF PHR5F7018SC) is a coronary introducer sheath engineered to support smooth vascular access during interventional procedures. Featuring a hydrophilic coating along the sheath body, it is intended to reduce insertion friction and assist clinicians in navigating the access vessel with a refined, low-profile design.

Key Features
- Hydrophilic coating along the sheath shaft to help reduce insertion and withdrawal friction
- Designed for radial, brachial or femoral arterial access workflows
- Tapered sheath-to-dilator transition intended to support atraumatic vessel entry
- Integrated hemostasis valve to help limit blood loss and air ingress
- Side port tubing with stopcock for flushing and aspiration
- Supplied with a matched dilator and access components for procedural readiness
- Sterile, single-use configuration consistent with the PreludeEASE product family

Clinical Applications
- Introduction of guidewires, diagnostic catheters and interventional devices into the vasculature
- Coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures requiring a hydrophilic-coated access sheath
- Peripheral vascular access where a low-friction introducer is preferred
- Cath lab and interventional suite procedures requiring stable, low-profile arterial access

Product Information
- Brand: Merit Medical
- Product Line: PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer
- REF/UPN: PHR5F7018SC
- Category: Coronary Introducer Sheaths
- French Size: 5F (as indicated by REF nomenclature)
- Working Length: Not specified in the located sources
- Guidewire Compatibility: Not specified in the located sources
- Coating: Hydrophilic
- Sterility: Sterile, single-use
- Configuration: Sheath with dilator, hemostasis valve and side port (per PreludeEASE product family); kit contents may vary — confirm with manufacturer documentation