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Published on: April 4, 2013
A Newly Developed 3 cm Marker Balloon Microcatheter
M Ezura1, Y Matsumoto, E Furui
1Department of Neurosurgery, Sendai Medical Center; Sendai, Japan - ezu@ivns.med.tohoku.ac.jp.
Summary
A novel double-marker balloon microcatheter was developed for improved interventional procedures. This new device enhances safety and simplicity, particularly for parent artery occlusion treatments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Current microcatheters lack specific marker configurations for precise navigation.
- Complex vascular interventions require advanced tools for improved accuracy and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a novel balloon microcatheter with a unique double-marker system.
- To enhance the safety and ease of use in interventional procedures, specifically parent artery occlusion.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 2.8 F balloon microcatheter.
- Incorporation of a distal balloon (4 mm maximum inflation diameter).
- Inclusion of two radiopaque markers: one at the tip and another 3 cm proximal to the tip.
Main Results:
- A new balloon microcatheter with a double-marker system has been successfully developed.
- The design features a 3 cm distance between the two markers for enhanced visualization.
- No comparable device with a 3 cm marker exists in the current market.
Conclusions:
- The developed double-marker balloon microcatheter offers a significant advancement in vascular intervention technology.
- This device is expected to simplify and increase the safety of procedures like parent artery occlusion.
- Further clinical evaluation will confirm the benefits in diverse interventional scenarios.
