Crosperio RX is a Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) Balloon Dilatation Catheter for peripheral indications. Crosperio RX is a rapid exchange (RX) type and the maximum diameter of the compatible guidewire is 0.014 inches (0.36 mm).
The distal section of this catheter consists of a balloon and dual lumen shafts (co-axial). The outer lumen is used for inflation and deflation of the balloon with contrast medium diluted with saline solution. The inner lumen (the guidewire lumen; from the distal tip to the guidewire port) is for inserting a compatible guidewire to facilitate advancing the catheter through the stenotic lesion or stent to be dilated. The proximal section is a single lumen shaft with a single luer port hub for connecting an inflation/deflation device. Inside the balloon, two radiopaque markers, which indicate the working length of the balloon, are placed to guide the physician for positioning the balloon properly in the targeted lesion under fluoroscopy. Crosperio RX is available in various balloon sizes by its diameter and length at recommended inflation pressures (Nominal pressure). Upon inflation, the balloon diameter varies according to the inflating pressure. The balloon compliance chart of Crosperio RX is provided in Table 1 at the end of this Instructions for Use. In the sterilization package, the device is equipped with the protective materials, a balloon protective tube and a stylet, which are to be removed before use. The balloon protective tube is placed over the balloon folded in a low profile and the stylet is inserted into the guidewire lumen to prevent collapsing the catheter shaft. The catheter’s distal tip is tapered to facilitate the catheter’s advancing into the stenotic lesion or stent. The surface of catheter is partially coated with hydrophilic polymer coating which generates lubricity when wet.
The flushing needle is provided as an accessory of this device for flushing and filling the guidewire lumen with heparized saline.