Arterial embolectomy catheters. These are balloon-carrying catheters used to remove an embolus (blood vessel obstruction) from an artery. The catheter is introduced into the affected artery in a deflated state using angiography (the x-ray examination of an artery that has been oulined by prior injection of a radio-opaque contrast medium). The device is manipulated beyond the embolus and the balloon component inflated. The catheter is then withdrawn,carrying the embolus with it. These are latex-free catheters,designed to avoid the allergic reaction that can occur when latex is used. They are colour-coded for size,with sealed instruction sheets attached | |
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