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September 5, 2024

Toray Medical Co., Ltd.

INOUE BALLOON™ A for Aortic Valve

We are excited to announce that the INOUE BALLOON™A for Aortic Valve (Retrograde Approach) was introduced in Japan in December 2021 and received 510(k) clearance in the United States in December 2022.

The INOUE BALLOON™A is designed for balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) in patients with aortic stenosis. It is guided over a wire, inserted through a percutaneous entry site, and inflated with a specific amount of diluted contrast medium. This medium is injected through the balloon inflation luer-lock hub using the provided syringe with volume indicators, allowing the balloon to inflate in stages from an hourglass shape to a barrel shape.

1. Smart: Stepwise inflation with a single balloon. You can adjust the expansion diameter variably, allowing for gradual valve expansion. Additionally, repeated expansion is possible without replacing the balloon catheter.

2. Stable: Achieving sufficient valve expansion The balloon’s unique inflation shape prevents slippage at the valve orifice, allowing for valve expansion.

3. Speedy: Enabling quick inflation and deflation. Short valve closure times reduce the burden on patients.