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Fortrex™ PTA Balloon Catheter
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
Overview
Deliver high-pressure, targeted treatment to challenging lesions with the Fortrex™ 0.035" OTW PTA Balloon Catheter, a balloon designed and engineered for peak performance at rated burst pressure. Choose Fortrex™ High Pressure PTA Balloon Catheter when your AV access or arterial intervention requires a product with balanced push and track, optimal balloon shape retention at rated burst pressure, and a best-in-class tip entry profile.
Indications
The Fortrex™ 0.035” OTW PTA Balloon Catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, iliofemoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal, and renal arteries, and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. This device is also indicated for stent post-dilatation in the peripheral vasculature.
Product Details
Deliverability
- Low tip entry profile enables tight tracking to the wire.
- Robust, flexible shaft design facilitates successful navigation in tortuous vessels.
Predictability
- Balloon material and design allow for shape retention at rated burst pressure.
- Focal pressure is exerted on the lesion for controlled, targeted treatment.
Procedural Efficiency
- Balloon material and wall thickness permit reliable balloon rewrap and dependable reinsertion into the sheath.
- Rapid deflation time contributes to reduced procedure length.
Design of Fortrex™ PTA Balloon
- Shaft provides optimal balance of push and track.
- Balloon material offers optimal shape retention at rated burst pressure.
- Low tip entry profile enables tight tracking on the wire.
Manuals and Technical Guides
Instructions for Use
Find this technical manual in the product labeling supplied with each device.
ORDERING INFORMATION
| Reference Number 40 cm Catheter Length |
Reference Number 80 cm Catheter Length |
Reference Number 135 cm Catheter Length |
Balloon Diameter (mm) |
Balloon Length (mm) |
Nominal Pressure (atm) |
Rated Burst Pressure (atm) |
Recommended Introducer Sheath (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35HPV04020040 | A35HPV04020080 | A35HPV04020135 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV04040040 | A35HPV04040080 | A35HPV04040135 | 4 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV04080040 | A35HPV04080080 | A35HPV04080135 | 4 | 80 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV04100040 | A35HPV04100080 | A35HPV04100135 | 4 | 100 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV05020040 | A35HPV05020080 | A35HPV05020135 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV05040040 | A35HPV05040080 | A35HPV05040135 | 5 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV05080040 | A35HPV05080080 | A35HPV05080135 | 5 | 80 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV05100040 | A35HPV05100080 | A35HPV05100135 | 5 | 100 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV06020040 | A35HPV06020080 | A35HPV06020135 | 6 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV06040040 | A35HPV06040080 | A35HPV06040135 | 6 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| A35HPV06080040 | A35HPV06080080 | A35HPV06080135 | 6 | 80 | 12 | 23 | 6 |
| A35HPV06100040 | A35HPV06100080 | A35HPV06100135 | 6 | 100 | 12 | 23 | 6 |
| A35HPV07020040 | A35HPV07020080 | A35HPV07020135 | 7 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
| A35HPV07040040 | A35HPV07040080 | A35HPV07040135 | 7 | 40 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
| A35HPV07080040 | A35HPV07080080 | A35HPV07080135 | 7 | 80 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
| A35HPV07100040 | A35HPV07100080 | A35HPV07100135 | 7 | 100 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
| A35HPV08040040 | A35HPV08040080 | A35HPV08040135 | 8 | 40 | 9 | 20 | 6 |
| A35HPV08080040 | A35HPV08080080 | A35HPV08080135 | 8 | 80 | 9 | 19 | 6 |
| A35HPV08100040 | A35HPV08100080 | A35HPV08100135 | 8 | 100 | 9 | 18 | 6 |
| A35HPV09040040 | A35HPV09040080 | A35HPV09040135 | 9 | 40 | 9 | 18 | 7 |
| A35HPV09080040 | A35HPV09080080 | A35HPV09080135 | 9 | 80 | 9 | 18 | 7 |
| A35HPV10040040 | A35HPV10040080 | A35HPV10040135 | 10 | 40 | 8 | 16 | 7 |
| A35HPV10080040 | A35HPV10080080 | A35HPV10080135 | 10 | 80 | 8 | 16 | 7 |
| A35HPV12040040 | A35HPV12040080 | A35HPV12040135 | 12 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 7 |
| A35HPV12080040 | A35HPV12080080 | A35HPV12080135 | 12 | 80 | 7 | 12 | 7 |
See product manual for complete, detailed product information.
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