The PTS-X Sizing Balloon catheter has been designed for use in patients with cardiovascular defects where accurate measurement of the defect is important to select the appropriately sized occluder device.
The NuMED sizing balloon is a very thin-walled, low pressure balloon, Which is used for accurate, non-stretched, static measurements of the defects.
The softer, NuMED static sizing balloons have the advantages of:
- Giving a very accurate and reproducible, non-stretched diameter of the defect.
- Conforming to the shape of the defect and, in turn, demonstrating oblong or odd shapes of the ASD.
- Platinum marker bands facilitate reliable positioning of the balloon and calibration for accurately sizing the defect.
- Not stretching the ASD at all during the sizing procedure, possibly allowing for the use of a smaller occluder.