Semi-Compliant PTCA Balloon Dilatation Catheter
Utilization
POBA
POBA(Plain Old Balloon Angiography) of non clacified lesions
Pre-dilatation
- Accurately size lesion
- Allows better access to the lesion
When unable to direct stent
More difficult cases
- Ultra tight lesions
bifurcations
Specifications
Soft material
Nylon 12
Nominal Pressure(NP)
- 6-8 atm
Rated Burst Pressure(RBP)
12-14 atm
Balloon Diameter
- 2mm-4.5mm
Balloon Lenght
9mm-41mm
Balloon Fold
3- fold memory
Radial Force: Balloon Compliance
- Semi compliant balloons grow and conform
to the areas of least resistance as pressure is increased - Semi compliant balloon actually grows more where it is not constricted, thus having a higher potential for causing edge dissections
