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Linear 7.5 Fr. IAB Catheter

The Linear 25cc, 34cc and 40cc IAB catheters feature a proprietary membrane and a 7.5 Fr. size. This reduced size enables clinicians to deliver counterpulsation therapy to a broader range of patients, including those with smaller peripheral vasculature.[1]

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Linear Intra-aortic balloon catheter designed for hemodynamic support in patients with smaller peripheral vasculature

Improved Sheath

  • Improved Sheath to Introducer Transition
  • Hemostasis Valve
  • Twist Lock Introducer Hub
  • Universal Color Coding for Size

Potential For Reduced Complications*

All balloon and catheter materials meet FDA and ISO biocompatibility guidelines for devices and materials. LINEAR 7.5 Fr. IAB catheters and insertion kits do not contain latex.

* Bench testing completed by Maquet. Data on file. Bench test results are not necessarily predictive of clinical results.

Ideal for small adults, diabetics, and patients with PVD*

  • Reduced catheter cross-section area by 12% vs. 8 Fr.
  • Smaller catheter size has potential to increase distal limb flow
  • Minimized size of arterial puncture

Proprietary IAB membrane provides better performance*

  • Abrasion resistance improved by 43%
  • Immediate inflation at start-up
  • Improved fatigue resistance

Faster inflation cycle times

  • Faster gas shuttle performance allows support of rapid heart rates and arrhythmias
  • 19% faster cycle time in 80° bend test method when compared to competitor

T-Handle protector for balloon membrane

  • Keeps the membrane tightly wrapped prior to insertion
  • Helps to handle catheter prior to insertion

* Comparison of Outcomes After 8 vs. 9.5 French Size Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Catheters Based on 9,332 Patients in the Prospective Benchmark® Registry. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 56:200-206 (2002).

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  1. 1. Meisel SR, Shochat M, Abu Sheikha M, et al. Utilization of Low-Profile Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters Inserted by the Sheathless Technique in Acute Cardiac Patients: Clinical Efficacy with a Very Low Complication Rate. Clin Cardiol. 2004;27(11):600-604.