Alternative names
Catheter, balloon, coronary angioplasty
Type of medical device or related product
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population age
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
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Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
EMDN related code(s)
C010401020101
PTCA BALLOON DIALATION CATHETERS
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GMDN related code(s)
47732
Coronary angioplasty balloon catheter, basic (A flexible tube designed for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) to dilate a stenotic coronary artery by controlled inflation of a distensible balloon(s) at its distal tip. It is typically available as: 1) an over-the-wire (OTW) type that has a double or triple-lumen, one for the guidewire and one or two for single- or double-balloon inflation; and 2) a rapid exchange (RX) type with a single-lumen. It is available in various sizes for the dilatation of small, narrowed, or obstructed coronary arteries or bypass grafts. It may also be intended for pre- or post-dilatation of a balloon-expandable stent (not included) in the coronary arteries. This is a single-use device.)
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WHO resources on medical devices
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
WHO list of priority medical devices for cancer management
WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
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