Options with PerformanceTM
When it comes to peripheral intervention, having a wide variety of available product and treatment options is important. The Advocate™ PTA balloon catheter portfolio facilitates demand for versatility by combining unique configurations into a broad matrix of balloon sizes and catheter lengths.
4F to 7F Compatibility
Merit’s ThinTek™ technology creates a low-profile balloon across a wide range of diameters for exceptional insertion and withdrawal
Over-the-Wire Coaxial System
Designed to track through long diffuse lesions
Trifold Design
Allows multiple inflations and tight rewrap
Serene® Hydrophilic Technology
For durable lubricity in balloon delivery
Technical Specifications
| Advocate 0.014″ PTA Catheter | Advocate 0.018″ PTA Catheter | Advocate 0.035″ PTA Catheter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Merit Medical’s below-the-knee masterclass | The right mix for intricate above- and below-the-knee work | The right mix for larger vessel PTA |
| Guide Wire | 0.014″ | 0.018″ | 0.035″ |
| Catheter Lengths | 90 cm – 130 cm – 150 cm | 45 cm – 90 cm – 130 cm – 150 cm | 75 cm – 130 cm |
| Nominal Pressure | 8 ATM | 8 ATM | 8 ATM |
| Rated Pressure | 16 ATM | 12 – 16 ATM | 10 – 16 ATM |
| Sheath Compatibility | 4F up to 4 mm | 4F up to 7 mm* – 5F for 8-9 mm | 3 to 7 mm on 5F, 8 to 10 mm on 6F, 12 mm diameter on 7F |
| Average Compliance | < 11% | < 11% | < 11% |
| Marker Bands | Swaged 1.025 mm platinum/iridium | Swaged 1.025 mm platinum/iridium | Swaged 1.025 mm platinum/iridium |
| Coating | Serene® hydrophilic coating | Serene® hydrophilic coating | Serene® hydrophilic coating |
Learn more about the Advocate PTA Catheter.
Features & Benefits
The Advocate helps to expand clinical treatment options
With its unique design, the Advocate helps to expand clinical treatment options. Whether it’s treating the renal arteries or crossing tough, long lesions to restore effective blood flow below the knee, the Advocate offers an excellent level of options, with performance supporting your peripheral intervention needs.
4F to 7F Compatibility
Merit’s ThinTek™ technology creates a low-profile balloon across a wide range of diameters for exceptional insertion and withdrawal
Broad Matrix of Sizes
offers a full treatment portfolio for above- and below-the-knee work with balloon diameters from 2 mm to 12 mm and lengths from 15 mm to 300 mm
45–150 cm Catheter Lengths
to reach your destination
Over-the-Wire Coaxial System
designed to track through long diffuse lesions
Semi-Compliant Balloon
for vessel conformity, patient safety, and fast procedural success
16 ATM Maximum Rated Burst Pressure
to handle resistant lesions
Trifold Design
allows multiple inflations and tight rewrap
Serene® Hydrophilic Technology
for durable lubricity in balloon delivery
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