INOUE BALLOON™ A
* This product is currently only available in the United States.
Balloon Catheter for PTAV(Percutaneous Transluminal Aortic Valvuloplasty)
Use
INOUE BALLOON™ A(IBC-A) is indicated for PTAV (Percutaneous Transluminal Aortic Valvuloplasty) in patients with Aortic stenosis.
IBC-A is inserted percutaneously and transluminaly into the heart to inflate the hour-glass shape of the balloon part to a barrel shape and thereby expand the Aortic valve that has been adhered shut.
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Features
- Stable
- -Prevent Slippage-
・A marker on the balloon section facilitates positioning.
・The balloon’s unique inflation steps prevent slippage at the valve opening and ensures reliable valve expansion. - Speedy
- -Quick Inflation and Deflation-
・Short inflation time can reduce the burden on the patient. - Smart
- -Stepwise Inflation-
・Adjustable inflation diameters within a single balloon allow stepwise valve expansion.
・Repeated expansions can be performed without changing balloon catheters.
Model number, specifications
1.Specification:
| Cat. No. | Balloon maximum outer diameter | Balloon available range | Recommended sheath introducer size |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTAV-16RP | φ16mm | φ14mm~16mm | 11Fr. (10Fr.)* |
| PTAV-18RP | φ18mm | φ16mm~18mm | 11Fr. (10Fr.)* |
| PTAV-20RP | φ20mm | φ18mm~20mm | 11Fr. (10Fr.)* |
| PTAV-22RP | φ22mm | φ20mm~22mm | 11Fr. (10Fr.)* |
| PTAV-24RP | φ24mm | φ20mm~24mm | 12Fr. (11Fr.)* |
| PTAV-26RP** | φ26mm | φ22mm~26mm | 14Fr. (12Fr.)* |
*Minimum introducer size: Internal diameter varies by sheath manufacturer. Resistance may be felt if using smaller than recommended size.
**PTAV-26RP is made to order.
2.Set contents:
| Name of set item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ①Inoue Balloon Catheter (IBC) | Dilation of valve |
| ②Syringe | Inflation of balloon |
| ③Ruler | Measurement of balloon diameter |