Device typeIntra-aortic balloon catheter: A flexible, balloon-tipped, tube that is placed in the aorta distal to the aortic valve to augment the heart's pumping capability. It is typically introduced percutaneously via one of the femoral arteries and advanced to the descending thoracic aorta using fluoroscopic imaging guidance. Once positioned, an external pump alternately inflates and deflates the balloon in a cycle counter to the cardiac cycle (counter pulsation), facilitating ejection during systole and limits regurgitation during diastole. It is used to treat several cardiovascular conditions, e.g., after open-heart surgery, cardiogenic shock, intractable angina, or to reduce myocardial conditions. This is a single-use device.
FDA categorySystem, Balloon, Intra-Aortic And Control
Device ID10607567111520
Catalog number0684-00-0335
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information
Catheter Gauge7.5 French