Atlas Gold Balloon 18 × 60 mm – PTA Dilatation Balloon Catheter C. R. Bard

The Atlas™ Gold Balloon 18 × 60 mm by C. R. Bard is a high-pressure PTA dilatation balloon catheter designed for controlled dilation during selected peripheral vascular interventions. It features an 18 mm balloon diameter and 60 mm balloon length, making it suitable for procedures that require a larger-diameter balloon with controlled radial expansion.

The Atlas Gold series incorporates an ultra non-compliant balloon design that helps maintain a predictable balloon diameter as inflation pressure increases. This provides clinicians with controlled expansion during vascular dilation and post-dilatation procedures.

The 18 × 60 mm Atlas Gold Balloon Catheter has a nominal pressure of 6 ATM and a rated burst pressure of 16 ATM. It requires a 9F sheath and is available with either an 80 cm or 120 cm catheter shaft, allowing clinicians to select an appropriate working length according to the planned vascular access.

High-Pressure Non-Compliant Balloon

The Atlas Gold balloon is designed to provide high radial force while limiting unnecessary balloon growth beyond its specified diameter.

This non-compliant design is useful during procedures where accurate vessel sizing and controlled dilation are important.

The 18 × 60 mm configuration provides:

• Balloon Diameter: 18 mm

• Balloon Length: 60 mm

• Nominal Pressure: 6 ATM

• Rated Burst Pressure: 16 ATM

• Sheath Size: 9F

• Available Shaft Lengths: 80 cm and 120 cm

Designed for Peripheral Vascular Procedures

The Atlas Gold PTA Dilatation Catheter is designed for selected peripheral vascular procedures.

Depending on the applicable product instructions and clinical requirements, it may be used for:

• Peripheral transluminal angioplasty

• Iliac vessel dilation

• Selected peripheral venous interventions

• Treatment of obstructive lesions in AV dialysis fistulae

• Post-dilatation of peripheral vascular stents

• Post-dilatation of compatible stent grafts

The catheter should only be used by appropriately trained interventional healthcare professionals.

Ultra Non-Compliant Balloon Technology

The Atlas Gold balloon is designed to demonstrate minimal diameter growth between nominal pressure and rated burst pressure.

This allows the clinician to apply increased radial force while maintaining greater control over the balloon diameter.

This characteristic can be particularly useful when treating resistant vascular lesions or performing controlled post-dilatation of implanted vascular devices.

Radiopaque Balloon Markers

Radiopaque markers help identify the balloon treatment area during fluoroscopic imaging.

These markers assist clinicians with:

• Accurate balloon placement

• Identification of the treatment segment

• Positioning within the target vessel

• Monitoring balloon location during inflation

Tapered Distal Tip

The Atlas Gold catheter incorporates a tapered distal tip designed to facilitate advancement through the vascular system and across the target lesion.

Proper imaging, vascular access and procedural technique should always be used according to the device instructions.

Key Features

• Atlas™ Gold PTA dilatation balloon catheter

• C. R. Bard / Bard Peripheral Vascular

• 18 mm balloon diameter

• 60 mm balloon length

• High-pressure balloon design

• Ultra non-compliant balloon technology

• 6 ATM nominal pressure

• 16 ATM rated burst pressure

• 9F sheath compatibility

• Available with 80 cm or 120 cm shaft

• Radiopaque balloon markers

• Tapered distal tip

• Designed for controlled peripheral vascular dilation

• Suitable for selected peripheral angioplasty procedures

• Intended for professional medical use