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Balloon Guide Catheters

EMBOGUARD Balloon Guide Catheter

Indications for Use

EMBOGUARD Balloon Guide Catheters are indicated for use in facilitating the insertion and guidance of an intravascular catheter into a selected blood vessel in the neurovascular system. The balloon provides temporary vascular occlusion during angiographic procedures. The Balloon Guide Catheter is also indicated for use as a conduit for Retrieval Devices.

Key Specifications

  • Dual lumen, braid-reinforced, variable stiffness catheter
  • Eccentric inflation lumen
  • Radiopaque marker on the distal end
  • Bifurcated luer hub on the proximal end
  • Compliant balloon mounted on the distal end
  • Hydrophilic coating on the distal end of the device shaft
  • Effective Length: 85 cm, 95 cm
  • Labelled Shaft Outer Diameter: 8F (2.8 mm)
  • Labelled Shaft Inner Diameter: 6.6F (0.087")
  • Tip Shape: Straight
  • Balloon Inflation Lumen: Non-coaxial
  • Materials: Medical grade plastics (nylon, PTFE, polycarbonate, polyurethane, polyolefin, polyblend) and stainless steel
  • Reinforced Catheter Shaft: Stainless steel braid
  • Radiopaque Marker Band: Distal tip Pt-Ir marker band
  • Radiopaque Marker location from Distal Tip: 1.3 mm
  • Radiopaque Marker Length: 0.031"
  • Compliant Balloon: Polyblend
  • Sterile, single-use device
  • Sterilization Method: EtO
  • Sterility Assurance Level: 10-6
  • Shelf life: 1 year

Description

EMBOGUARD Balloon Guide Catheter is a dual lumen, braid-reinforced, variable stiffness catheter with an eccentric inflation lumen, a radiopaque marker on the distal end and a bifurcated luer hub on the proximal end. A compliant balloon is mounted on the distal end. The distal end of the device shaft has a hydrophilic coating. Balloon Guide Catheter dimensions are indicated on the product label.