The anatomical balloon has a straight, Dacron® reinforced, non-elastic supporting surface for the rhino base. On account of its special design it can be used individually as a tampon in surgery of flat cranial cavities.
Applications:
Ethmoid surgery
Arrest of hemorrhaging
Support of re-epithelialization of the bone surface
Frontal sinus surgery
Arrest of hemorrhaging
Improved opening of the infundibulum
Support of the anterior wall after osteoplastic surgery
Traumatology and tumor surgery of the cranial base
Long-term tampon and space retainer
Support of the reconstructed rhinological base
Dural fixation
Art. No.
Size
Normal Volume
Maximum Volume
Packaging
1510100
standard
3.5 - 4.5 ml
6 ml
2 pieces / box
Features and Benefits
Medical grade silicone with maximum tissue tolerance - therefore no microbic contamination and faster re-epithelialization
Optimal positioning
X-ray contrast (filled with a saline-Conray mixture 1:1)
Long-term use
Single, sterile packaging
Epistaxis Balloon Catheter, Silicone, sterile
Properties
Double-balloon catheter with two independently inflatable balloons
The smaller balloon (10 cc) serves for stopping the bleeding in the nasopharynx
The larger balloon (30 cc) stops bleeding within the main nasal cavity
Integral airway allows post-op nasal breathing
Slightly curved shape and flattened tip for easier insertion