Utah Medical Products BTC-ESY BT-Cath Balloon Tamponade Catheter for Postpartum Uterine Hemorrhage w/ EasyFill Inflation System 1/EA

Utah Medical Products BTC-ESY BT-Cath Balloon Tamponade Catheter for Postpartum Uterine Hemorrhage w/ EasyFill Inflation System 1/EA

• Model: BTC-ESY

When a patient suffers postpartum uterine hemorrhage that does not respond adequately to uterine massage and uterotonic medication, the BT‑Cath® system offers a rapid, minimally invasive intervention to help achieve hemostasis. The catheter’s soft silicone balloon is designed to be inserted through the cervix and positioned at the uterine fundus, where inflation of the balloon creates gentle compression against the uterine wall and placental bed, thereby helping to stem ongoing bleeding. Its dual‑lumen design allows both the inflation of the balloon and continuous drainage of uterine blood via a separate lumen, providing ongoing monitoring of bleeding as the tamponade effect occurs. 

The EasyFill™ inflation system included with the BTC‑ESY version simplifies the inflation process by enabling direct connection to a 500 mL saline bag via a tubing set with integrated check‑valves, eliminating the need for multiple syringes and stopcock manipulations. This closed‑system design allows a single clinician to rapidly prime and inflate the balloon while maintaining sterility and reducing the risk of air infusion or contamination. Clinicians are advised to incrementally inflate the balloon only to the volume required for tamponade, and to monitor the patient closely for uterine expansion, drainage output, and signs of worsening hemorrhage or concealed bleeding. 

From a patient‑care standpoint, the BT‑Cath® offers several practical benefits: the latex‑free construction makes it suitable for patients with latex sensitivity; the pre‑assembled kit allows quick deployment in emergent or urgent obstetric situations; and the monitorable drainage stream gives clinicians ongoing feedback about the effectiveness of tamponade while allowing time for further interventions if needed. However, because the balloon should not remain indwelling more than 24 hours and because its efficacy depends on correct placement and absence of other uncontrolled bleeding sources, its use must be integrated into a broader hemorrhage protocol (including uterine exploration, evaluation for lacerations, coagulopathy management, and readiness for surgical or interventional radiology escalation).