Chocolate PTA
Balloon Catheter
for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
The Chocolate™* PTA balloon is the only nitinol-caged balloon with controlled dilatation, designed for 1:1 vessel sizing.
Overview
The Chocolate PTA balloon is a semi-compliant balloon that is encased in a nitinol-constraining structure, or cage, that allows for 1:1 vessel sizing.
During inflation, the cage causes the balloon to dilatate in a controlled manner, alleviating dog-boning and overinflation. The cage also causes the balloon to form a series of segmented pillows and grooves along the entire lesion. The pillows apply force to create small dissections that are necessary for effective dilatation.
Indications
The Chocolate PTA balloon catheter is intended for balloon dilatation of lesions in the peripheral vasculature, including the iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, and infra-popliteal arteries.
Product details
Product design
- Inflation: During inflation, the cage causes the balloon to form a series of segmented pillows and grooves along the entire lesion.
- Balloon: Balloon is confined to the cage during inflation, preventing dog-boning and protecting healthy tissue.
- Cage: Nitinol cage expands with balloon, protecting the vessel from torsional stresses and minimizing dissections.1
- Pillows: The pillows apply force to create small dissections that are necessary for effective dilatation.
- Grooves: The grooves relieve the stress and stop dissections from propagating.
Laiq Raja, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, Interventional Cardiologist, El Paso Cardiology Associates, PA
Mehdi H. Shishehbor, D.O., Ph.D., M.P.H., Director, Interventional Cardiovascular Center, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals, Cleveland, OH
Risks may include: abrupt or subacute closure, pseudo-aneurysm, thrombosis, allergic reaction to device materials or procedural medications, arterial injury (such as dissection, perforation, or rupture), embolism, hematoma, and hemorrhage.
Chocolate PTA balloon with controlled dilatation
Watch this short video to learn about POBA limitations and Chocolate solutions when treating PAD.
Manuals and technical guides
Instructions for use
Find this technical manual in the product labeling supplied with each device or by calling technical support for cardiovascular services: 763-526-7890.
Ordering information
See product catalog for complete, detailed product information.
| Reference number | Balloon diameter (mm) |
Balloon length (mm) |
Catheter length (cm) |
Guidewire (in) |
Introducer sheath (F) |
Nominal pressure (atm) |
Rated burst pressure (atm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1415025040 OTW | 2.5 | 40 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1415025080 OTW | 2.5 | 80 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1415025120 OTW | 2.5 | 120 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1415030040 OTW | 3.0 | 40 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1415030080 OTW | 3.0 | 80 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1415030120 OTW | 3.0 | 120 | 150 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413535040 OTW | 3.5 | 40 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413535080 OTW | 3.5 | 80 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413535120 OTW | 3.5 | 120 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413540040 OTW | 4.0 | 40 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413540080 OTW | 4.0 | 80 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1413540120 OTW | 4.0 | 120 | 135 | 0.014 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| CB1812050040 OTW | 5.0 | 40 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| CB1812050080 OTW | 5.0 | 80 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| CB1812050120 OTW | 5.0 | 120 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| CB1812060040 OTW | 6.0 | 40 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| CB1812060080 OTW | 6.0 | 80 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| CB1812060120 OTW | 6.0 | 120 | 120 | 0.018 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
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Medtronic data on file, Final Study Report The Chocolate BAR CLR782.