Galt Medical and Health Line Launch Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter with MST Insertion Kit

September 30, 2015 | By Business Wire News

GARLAND, Texas

Galt Medical, a manufacturer and distributor of vascular access products serving the interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery and other markets, today announced it has partnered with Health Line International Corporation (Health Line) and has launched the Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter with MST Insertion Kit. The Nexus™ CT Midline, featuring premium Galt components, enhances Galt’s portfolio of vascular access products, which includes PICC lines and tearaway introducer sets. Utilizing its extensive distribution channels, Galt has partnered with Health Line to co-brand and market the Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter in the United States. The launch of the Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter with MST Insertion Kit underscores Galt’s commitment to delivering the highest quality vascular access products and accessories, made available nationwide.

The Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter features a pre-loaded flushable stylet, depth markings and clearly-marked “Midline” identifiers for ease of use. Power-injectable and MRI-compatible, the Nexus™ CT Midline Catheter is available in sizes from three to five French, and in single and dual lumen configurations. Midlines enable short-term access for intravenous therapies lasting up to thirty days. They do not require an X-ray for placement confirmation, providing convenience, time savings and reduced cost compared to alternative IV access products.

About Galt Medical

Galt Medical (www.galtmedical.com), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Theragenics Corporation^®(www.theragenics.com), manufactures and distributes vascular access products used in interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery and other applications. Galt products include micro-introducers, tearaway introducer kits and sets, hemostasis valve introducers, specialty guidewires, catheters and accessories.

About Health Line International

Health Line International Corp. (www.hlic.net) is a medical device developer, manufacturer and distributor. Health Line produces a comprehensive line of products for vascular access, infusion therapy, and infection control.