Boston Scientific H7493895920500 Apex Monorail PTCA Dilation Catheter 5.0mm x 20mm

Boston Scientific H7493895920500 Apex Monorail PTCA Dilation Catheter 5.0mm x 20mm

• Model: H7493895920500 Boston Scientific
• 5.0mm x 20mm
• Length: 143cm 
• Recommended Guidewire: </= 0.014in
• Recommended Guide Catheter: >/= 5F

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1. Design & Technical Specifications

The APEX catheter features a semi-compliant OptiLEAP™ balloon that expands to 5.0 mm in diameter and measures 20 mm in length, integrated into a Monorail (rapid‑exchange) 142 cm catheter. Its design includes platinum–iridium marker bands at the balloon ends for clear visualization under fluoroscopy. Built on Boston Scientific's patent Bi‑Segment™ inner shaft, this catheter combines a stiff proximal shaft for strong pushability with a flexible distal section for navigational ease.

2. Performance & Engineered Features

The APEX platform emphasizes both enhanced pushability and flexibility. Bench tests revealed it to be approximately 16–35% more pushable and 35% more flexible at the tip than the earlier Maverick platforms. The Monorail version’s TruFeel™ hypotube shaft further enhances kink resistance, while the semi-compliant balloon design ensures consistent expansion with reduced waist formation, providing a balance of force transmission and conformability within tortuous coronary anatomy.

3. Clinical Use & Advantages

This catheter is indicated for both pre‑ and post-dilation during percutaneous coronary interventions, targeting stenotic lesions or grafts. The 5.0 mm × 20 mm size suits medium‑to‑large lesion applications, providing adequate surface contact for effective vessel remodeling. The Monorail configuration supports rapid catheter exchanges, improving procedural efficiency. With its combination of reliable deliverability, precise imaging, and controlled dilation, this catheter is well-suited for treating demanding or complex coronary cases.