PTCA catheter Sapphire™

coronaryballoon

Sapphire Coronary Dilatation Catheter is a balloon that combines advanced new technologies for ultimate crossability. The Sunflex tapered tip is superbly engineered for smooth lesion accessability and ultra low tip profile. With specially formulated Slidematrix dual coating and the enhanced TiFo processing, Sapphire is ideal for lubricious crossing. The 1.25 mm balloon offers predictable crossability for your most challenging lesions. A truly well balanced performance from hub to tip. The smooth transition zone enhances trackability in tortuous anatomy and enhances visibility from dye injection in complex procedures together with resistance against buckling and kinking which maximizes pushability. The Sapphire 1.25 mm is the first low profile balloon available in 5 mm lengths. Strengthened hypotube and thinner distal shaft Zero transition between the tip and wire for smoothest entry profile Sunflex Tip for Smooth Lesion Accessability Sunflex tip is superbly engineered to give a perfect balance between flexibility and kink resistance. The tapered soft tip combined with advanced laser welding technology provides the most competitive tip entry profile of 0.016" reducing fish mouthing. TiFo Folding for Enhanced Crossability in the Tightest Lesions Tight Fold processing results in a slender primary profile for enhanced crossability through tight lesions. Slidematrix Dual Coating for Superb Crossability Slidematrix coating provides an optimal balance providing lubricious crossing and minimizing watermelon seeding. Hydrophilic coating is applied on the tip and Invio coating is applied from the balloon to the proximal exit marker.