Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific H7493895915400 PTCA Dilatation Catheter
Boston Scientific H7493895915400 PTCA Dilatation Catheter
• Model: H7493895915400
• Balloon Diameter: 4mm
• Balloon Length: 15mm
The Boston Scientific APEX™ PTCA Dilatation Catheter (catalog number H7493895915400) is a premium Monorail-system balloon catheter designed specifically for high-precision coronary interventions. With a 4.0 mm diameter and a 15 mm balloon length, this catheter offers a mid-range sizing option suitable for many coronary vessel anatomies. Its innovative shaft design strikes a balance between flexibility and control, enabling clinicians to tackle complex lesions with improved maneuverability and implant accuracy.
Central to the APEX catheter’s performance is its dual-material shaft architecture. The Bi‑Segment™ inner shaft on this Monorail variant combines rigidity for force transmission and softness for navigational ease, while the TruFeel™ hypotube further enhances tactile feedback and resistance to kinking—critical for maintaining procedural fluidity. These features optimize both pushability and steerability for efficient lesion crossing and device delivery.
The high-grade OptiLEAP™ balloon material and radiopaque platinum-iridium markers lend the catheter superior inflation control and delivery precision. OptiLEAP™ offers reliable expansion with less balloon waist—improving vessel apposition—and the distinct markers enhance visibility under fluoroscopy, assisting in accurate placement prior to inflation. Overall, the APEX™ PTCA catheter provides clinicians with a robust and refined tool for percutaneous interventions in challenging coronary anatomies.