SOFIA™Product Code (REF): DA5115ST
SOFIA™ (Soft torqueable Optimized guide catheter for Intracranial Access) is a distal access catheter designed to navigate from the cervical internal carotid or vertebral artery into the intracranial circulation, placing a large-bore support platform close to the target lesion for coil, stent, and flow diverter delivery — or for direct aspiration thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke. Its distal segment is soft and highly conformable, navigating tortuous intracranial anatomy without straightening the vessel, while the proximal shaft maintains sufficient pushability to advance the catheter to its target position. In the triaxial system standard for complex neuro procedures, SOFIA serves as the intermediate catheter between the guide catheter (or long sheath) and the microcatheter. Its 5F (0.055 in) and 6F (0.070 in) lumen sizes accommodate a Headway microcatheter and guidewire simultaneously, allowing coaxial device delivery. For stroke thrombectomy, the 6F SOFIA can perform direct aspiration (ADAPT technique) over a 0.014 in guidewire, or serve as the aspiration platform in a stent-retriever SOLUMBRA technique. SOFIA is available in 5F (DA5115ST at 115 cm, DA5125ST at 125 cm) and 6F (DA6115ST at 115 cm) with 17–19 cm distal soft segment and straight tip.
This page documents catalog code (REF) DA5115ST, one of 3 available configurations of the SOFIA™. See the full SOFIA™ overview for every configuration.
Available under product codes DA5115ST, DA5125ST, DA6115ST.
Sizes & Specifications
- Catheter size
- 5F / 6F
- Distal inner diameter
- 0.055 in – 0.070 in
- Working length
- 115 cm – 131 cm
Manufacturer: Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.) · Reference source: terumoneuro.com
Design & Technology
Technical characteristics and diagrams as published by Terumo Neuro (MicroVention).
The SOFIA™ Catheter is designed for distal navigation and supports precise delivery of a variety of neurovascular therapies.
Navigability
Exceptionally soft distal segment allows for excellent navigability and trackability into distal anatomy, enabling the SOFIA™ Catheter to provide support close to the treatment site
Support
Hybrid Braid and Coil Design provides 1:1 push/pull control for enhanced trackability. Coil reinforcement provides lumen integrity, flexibility and excellent shape retention. Proximal variable pitch braid reinforcement provides support and torque control
Shapability
Shapeable distal tip helps to navigate challenging anatomy
Product Identification & Specifications
Reference identifiers for procurement, registration and tender documentation.
| Product Code | DA5115ST |
|---|---|
| REF Numbers | DA5115ST, DA5125ST, DA6115ST |
| Manufacturer | Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.) |
| Brand | Terumo Neuro (MicroVention) |
| Product Family | Access & Support Catheters |
| Country Availability | Azerbaijan |
Clinical Applications
The SOFIA™ is a neurovascular distal access catheter in the Access & Support Catheters family from Terumo Neuro (MicroVention, Inc.), used by interventional specialists in procedures where a neurovascular distal access catheter of this class is indicated. It is supplied in 3 configurations (catalog codes DA5115ST through DA6115ST) 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 SOFIA™ to hospitals and clinics across Azerbaijan.
Ordering Information
Catalog reference codes as published by Terumo Neuro (MicroVention). Contact us to confirm current availability.
| Product Code | Product Name | Catheter Size (French) | Proximal OD (inch/mm) | Distal OD (inch/mm) | ID (inch) | Working Length (cm) | Distal Length (cm) | Proximal Length (cm) | Distal Tip Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA5115ST | SOFIA 5F | 5F | 0.068 / 1.7 | 0.067 / 1.7 | 0.055 | 115 | 17 | 98 | Straight |
| DA5125ST | SOFIA 5F | 5F | 0.068 / 1.7 | 0.067 / 1.7 | 0.055 | 125 | 17 | 108 | Straight |
| DA6115ST | SOFIA 6F | 6F | 0.083 / 2.1 | 0.082 / 2.1 | 0.070 | 115 | 19 | 96 | Straight |
Downloads & Documentation
Instructions for use (IFU), technical datasheets and clinical literature for the SOFIA™ are available on request from our clinical team.
Request DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
- What is SOFIA™ and what is it used for in neurointervention?
- SOFIA™ is a soft, torqueable distal access catheter used to position a large-bore support platform deep in the intracranial circulation. It serves two primary functions: (1) intermediate support platform in a triaxial system for coil, stent, and flow diverter delivery; (2) direct aspiration catheter in the ADAPT technique for acute ischemic stroke thrombectomy, where the SOFIA is advanced to the clot and aspiration is applied.
- What sizes does SOFIA™ come in?
- SOFIA 5F (0.055 in ID): DA5115ST (115 cm) and DA5125ST (125 cm). SOFIA 6F (0.070 in ID): DA6115ST (115 cm). SOFIA Plus 6F extends the 6F working length to 125 cm (DA6125ST) and 131 cm (DA6131ST). SOFIA 88 is a separate 8F product with 0.088 in ID for high-flow aspiration thrombectomy.
- What is the ADAPT technique and how is SOFIA™ used in it?
- ADAPT (A Direct Aspiration First Pass Technique) uses SOFIA as the primary thrombectomy tool in large-vessel occlusion stroke. The catheter is advanced over a 0.014 in neurovascular guidewire to the face of the clot, then aspiration is applied directly through the SOFIA lumen. The soft distal segment conforms to the clot face and the 0.055–0.070 in lumen creates suction sufficient to aspirate or engage the thrombus for retrieval without using a stent retriever.
- What microcatheters and wires are compatible with SOFIA™?
- SOFIA 5F (0.055 in ID) accepts a Headway 17 microcatheter with a 0.014 in guidewire coaxially. SOFIA 6F (0.070 in ID) accommodates a Headway 21 or Headway 27 microcatheter coaxially. Guidewire compatibility extends to all standard 0.014 in neurovascular wires, including the Traxcess family.
