Dilatation catheter NC Tadpole™

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Overview
Non-compliant (NC) coronary dilatation catheter NC Tadpole designed for precise post‑dilatation and lesion preparation, combining low profile and optimized deliverability for complex coronary anatomy.

Key features

• Non-compliant balloon with high rated burst pressure (RBP) 22 atm for controlled post-dilatation.
• Hydrophilic coating on the distal shaft improves trackability and deliverability.
• Three-directional memory folding reduces profile, enhances re-sheathing and ensures consistent performance in repeated dilatations.
• Soft tapered 0.018" tip provides smooth transition from guidewire to balloon, minimizing vessel trauma and avoiding "fish mouth".
• Short-shoulder balloon design enables precise dilatation and limits impact on adjacent healthy vessel segments.
• Two platinum markers facilitate accurate positioning.

Specifications

• Material: Pebax
• Catheter design: Rapid Exchange
• Balloon type: Non-compliant (NC)
• Rated Burst Pressure (RBP): 22 atm
• Nominal pressure: 14 atm
• Markers: 2 platinum markers
• Distal shaft O.D.: 2.7F
• Proximal shaft O.D.: 2.3F
• Tip profile: 0.018"
• Minimum guiding catheter compatibility: ≥ 5F (0.056")
• Guide wire compatibility: 0.014"
• Effective length: 135 cm

Clinical benefits

• Improved stent apposition for effective post-dilatation.
• Precise lesion dilatation with reduced adjacent vessel injury.
• Reliable deliverability in tortuous anatomy.
• Durable performance during repeated dilatation procedures.

Range

• Balloon diameters: Ø 1.5–4.5 mm
• Balloon lengths: 6–30 mm