INDICATIONS FOR USE
Boston Scientific Guide Catheters provide a pathway through which medical instruments, such as balloon dilatation catheters, guide wires or other therapeutic devices, may be introduced.These devices are not intended for use in the cerebral vasculature. Boston Scientific Peripheral Guide Catheters are intended for use in general intravascular and peripheral applications. Boston Scientific Coronary Guide Catheters are intended for use in general intravascular and coronary applications.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
WARNINGS
Guide catheters are designed for use by physicians engaged in the practice of a specialized branch of medicine. Use of these devices should be restricted to those specialists trained to perform the procedure. A thorough understanding of the technical principles, clinical applications, and risks associated with angioplasty is necessary before performing this procedure.