Vascular-Nonvascular Balloon Catheter
Definition:
An item designed to be used for temporary occlusion such as embolization, arteriograph, pre-operative occlusion, emergency control of hemorrhage, chemotherapeutic drug infusion, and remal opacification procedures. May include guidewire/injection port, balloon inflation port, smooth tapered catheter tip, two lumen flexible polyethylene catheter shaft, and other related items.
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