Boston Scientific CRE Wire guided Balloon Dilatation Catheter M00558490
The Boston Scientific CRE™ Wire guided Balloon Dilatation Catheter is a sterile, single-use device used for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the esophagus, pylorus, colon, or biliary ducts. It features a 5.5 cm non-compliant Pebax balloon that inflates sequentially to 15 mm, 16.5 mm, and 18 mm. The catheter includes a central guidewire and platinum-iridium radiopaque markers to ensure accurate fluoroscopic placement.
This wire guided catheter helps preserve endoscope positioning, enhancing control as it navigates tight or tortuous GI/biliary anatomy. The balloon offers staged inflation—15 mm at 3 ATM, 16.5 mm at ~4.5 ATM, and 18 mm at 7 ATM—enabling progressive dilation with one device . Rounded shoulders aid visualization, and radiopaque markers guide precise deployment under fluoroscopic view. With a low-profile 7.5 Fr shaft, 240 cm working length, and ≥ 2.8 mm channel compatibility, it suits a variety of GI and biliary procedures including DASE.
Technical Specification:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Balloon diameters (inflated) | 15 mm / 16.5 mm / 18 mm |
| Balloon length | 5.5 cm |
| Inflation pressures | 3 ATM / ~4.5 ATM / 7 ATM (≈ 304 / 456 / 709 kPa) |
| Catheter outer diameter | 7.5 Fr (~2.5 mm) |
| Working length | 240 cm |
| Minimum endoscope channel | ≥ 2.8 mm |
| Radiopaque markers | Platinum-iridium markers at balloon ends |
Product Also Knows As:
Boston Scientific CRE 15–18 mm wire guided balloon catheter, CRE wire‑guided 5.5 cm balloon M00558490, CRE GI/biliary dilator 240 cm, CRE DASE-compatible balloon catheter, CRE radiopaque wire‑guided balloon
