The Atlas™ Gold Balloon 16 × 60 mm by C. R. Bard is a high-pressure PTA dilatation balloon catheter designed for controlled balloon dilation during selected peripheral vascular interventions. It features a 16 mm balloon diameter and 60 mm balloon length, providing a larger-diameter option for procedures requiring controlled expansion within suitable peripheral vessels.
The Atlas Gold series uses a non-compliant balloon design intended to provide predictable balloon sizing with limited growth as inflation pressure increases. This characteristic makes the catheter suitable for procedures where controlled radial dilation and accurate balloon diameter are important.
The 16 × 60 mm Atlas Gold configuration has a nominal pressure of 6 ATM and a rated burst pressure of 16 ATM. It is compatible with an 8F introducer sheath. The configuration is available with either an 80 cm or 120 cm catheter shaft, allowing clinicians to select an appropriate working length based on vascular access and procedural requirements.
The Atlas Gold PTA catheter is designed to generate controlled radial force during balloon dilation. Its high-pressure capability makes it useful in selected vascular interventions where resistant lesions or post-dilatation procedures may require higher inflation pressures.
The non-compliant balloon construction helps maintain a more predictable diameter throughout its specified pressure range, supporting accurate treatment of the intended vascular segment.
The 16 mm diameter provides a relatively large treatment diameter, while the 60 mm working balloon length enables treatment across an extended vascular segment when clinically appropriate.
Selection of balloon diameter should always be based on vessel dimensions, lesion characteristics and the treating physician's assessment.
Atlas Gold balloon catheters incorporate radiopaque markers positioned to identify the balloon treatment segment during fluoroscopic imaging.
These markers assist the clinician with accurate positioning before and during inflation, helping ensure that the balloon is aligned with the intended treatment area.
The catheter is designed to facilitate controlled advancement through the vascular system and across the target lesion. Proper guidewire support, vascular access and imaging guidance should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and established interventional practice.
Depending on the applicable Instructions for Use and clinical assessment, the Atlas Gold PTA Dilatation Catheter may be used for selected peripheral vascular interventions, including treatment of peripheral vascular stenoses, obstructive lesions in suitable arteriovenous dialysis fistulae, and post-dilatation of compatible peripheral stents or stent grafts.
The device is intended for use by healthcare professionals trained in interventional vascular procedures.
The Atlas Gold 16 × 60 mm catheter is designed for professional interventional vascular procedures requiring controlled balloon dilation. Appropriate applications depend on patient anatomy, lesion characteristics and the applicable manufacturer Instructions for Use.
It may form part of treatment strategies involving peripheral angioplasty, selected dialysis-access interventions and post-dilatation of compatible vascular implants.
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