Headway™Product Code (REF): MC172150SX
The Headway™ microcatheter family is the standard delivery platform for the full range of MicroVention neuroendovascular devices. Each model in the family is designed around a specific diameter range of devices and a corresponding lumen size: Headway DUO (0.0165 in lumen) delivers Cosmos and HydroSoft coils and PHIL liquid embolic through a single-marker variant, or serves as a dedicated PHIL delivery catheter through a dual-marker variant optimized for liquid embolic flow control; Headway 17 Advanced (0.017 in) is the workhorse coil delivery microcatheter for the majority of aneurysm procedures; Headway 21 (0.021 in) handles LVIS and LVIS Jr stents and FRED Jr flow diverters; Headway 27 (0.027 in) delivers the full FRED and FRED X system. All Headway models share a braided shaft construction that provides pushability, kink resistance, and consistent torque response through tortuous intracranial anatomy. Four tip shapes — straight, 45°, 90°, and J — allow operators to select the entry angle best matched to the aneurysm neck orientation without reshaping the catheter under fluoroscopy. The Advanced Soft and Advanced variants of Headway 17 differ in shaft stiffness, with Soft preferred for more tortuous anatomy where catheter whip and vessel straightening must be minimized. Headway 17 Advanced is available in 150 cm working length; Headway 21 and 27 in 156 cm. All are compatible with standard 0.014 in neurovascular guidewires, including the Traxcess family.
This page documents catalog code (REF) MC172150SX, one of 9 available configurations of the Headway™. See the full Headway™ overview for every configuration.
Available under product codes MC162167S, MC162156S, MC172150S, MC172150SX, MC17215045X, MC17215090X, MC172150JX, MC212156S and 1 more (see Ordering Information below).
Sizes & Specifications
- Inner diameter
- 0.0165 in – 0.027 in
- Working length
- 150 cm – 200 cm
- Distal tip shapes
- Straight, 45°, 90°, J
Manufacturer: Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.) · Reference source: terumoneuro.com
Design & Technology
Technical characteristics and diagrams as published by Terumo Neuro (MicroVention).
Innovative Catheter Technology
Flexible distal tip enables excellent navigation through tortuosity, while supportive proximal end maximizes pushability
- Round tip to minimize ledge effect
Enhances compatibility for dual catheter technique
- Promotes navigability and ease of access
Product Identification & Specifications
Reference identifiers for procurement, registration and tender documentation.
| Product Code | MC172150SX |
|---|---|
| REF Numbers | MC162167S, MC162156S, MC172150S, MC172150SX, MC17215045X, MC17215090X, MC172150JX, MC212156S, MC272156S |
| Manufacturer | Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.) |
| Brand | Terumo Neuro (MicroVention) |
| Product Family | Access & Support Catheters |
| Country Availability | Azerbaijan |
Clinical Applications
The Headway™ is a neurovascular microcatheter in the Access & Support Catheters family from Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.), used by interventional specialists in procedures where a neurovascular microcatheter of this class is indicated. It is supplied in 9 configurations (catalog codes MC162167S through MC272156S) to match anatomical and procedural requirements.
For the complete indications for use, contraindications and instructions for use (IFU), request the official Terumo Neuro (MicroVention) documentation through our clinical team. Azmed Devices supplies the Headway™ to hospitals and clinics across Azerbaijan.
Ordering Information
Catalog reference codes as published by Terumo Neuro (MicroVention). Contact us to confirm current availability.
| Product Name | Product Code | Tip Description | Tip Markers | Tip ID | Body ID | Distal OD | Proximal OD | Usable Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headway DUO 167 | MC162167S | Straight | 1 | 0.013 in | 0.0165 in | 1.3 F | 2.1 F | 167 cm |
| Headway DUO 156 | MC162156S | Straight | 2 | 0.0165 in | 0.0165 in | 1.6 F | 2.1 F | 156 cm |
| Headway 17 Advanced Soft | MC172150S | Straight | 2 | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | 1.7 F | 2.4 F | 150 cm |
| Headway 17 Advanced | MC172150SX | Straight | 2 | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | 1.7 F | 2.4 F | 150 cm |
| Headway 17 Advanced - 45 | MC17215045X | Pre-shaped 45 | 2 | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | 1.7 F | 2.4 F | 150 cm |
| Headway 17 Advanced - 90 | MC17215090X | Pre-shaped 90 | 2 | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | 1.7 F | 2.4 F | 150 cm |
| Headway 17 Advanced - J | MC172150JX | Pre-shaped J | 2 | 0.017 in | 0.017 in | 1.7 F | 2.4 F | 150 cm |
| Headway 21 | MC212156S | Straight | 2 | 0.021 in | 0.021 in | 2.0 F | 2.5 F | 156 cm |
| Headway 27 | MC272156S | Straight | 2 | 0.027 in | 0.027 in | 2.6 F | 3.1 F | 156 cm |
Downloads & Documentation
Instructions for use (IFU), technical datasheets and clinical literature for the Headway™ are available on request from our clinical team.
Request DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the Headway™ microcatheter family and what does each model deliver?
- Headway DUO (0.0165 in lumen): coil embolization and PHIL liquid embolic delivery. Headway 17 Advanced (0.017 in): the standard workhorse coil delivery microcatheter for the majority of aneurysm procedures. Headway 21 (0.021 in): LVIS, LVIS Jr, LVIS EVO, and FRED Jr delivery. Headway 27 (0.027 in): FRED and FRED X flow diverter delivery. All accept standard 0.014 in guidewires.
- What catalog number do I need for standard aneurysm coiling with Headway?
- For standard coiling with Cosmos, HydroSoft, or HydroFrame coils, use Headway 17 Advanced Soft (MC172150S, straight tip) or the pre-shaped variants: 45° (MC17215045X), 90° (MC17215090X), or J (MC172150JX). All are 150 cm working length. Headway DUO (MC162156S) is used when simultaneous PHIL delivery is planned alongside coiling.
- What is the difference between Headway 17 Advanced Soft and Headway 17 Advanced?
- Headway 17 Advanced Soft (MC172150S) has a more flexible distal shaft for tortuous anatomy where catheter whip and vessel straightening must be minimized. Headway 17 Advanced (MC172150SX) is slightly stiffer, offering better pushability in less tortuous anatomy. Both have identical inner diameters, lengths, and tip shapes; the choice is anatomy-dependent.
- What guidewires are compatible with Headway™ microcatheters?
- All Headway models accept standard 0.014 in neurovascular guidewires, including MicroVention Traxcess guidewires.
