Ophthalmology Balloon Catheters
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LacriCATH® Balloon Catheters
For Ophthalmology Applications
LacriCATH® balloon catheters have revolutionized the treatment of blocked tear ducts (chronic epiphora and nasolacrimal duct obstruction) in children and adults.
Our LacriCATH® balloon catheters are used in a similar manner as ordinary probing with the added benefit of an expandable balloon. The catheter also provides more options to patients who have been told only an incisional DCR surgery will solve their blocked tear duct and chronic tearing problem. Our patented balloon catheter design allows surgeons to achieve highly effective results while reducing the post-operative trauma patients may experience. Our ophthalmic products are easy to use and provide a cost-effective treatment of chronic epiphora in both pediatric and adult patients.
STENTube® DCR Intubation Set
The STENTube® is a large-diameter silicone DCR intubation set, designed for ease of placement and decreased operating time during procedures. STENTube® has two large-diameter segments separated by a thin central segment, designed to prevent ostium closure and enhance patient comfort.
Why LacriCATH™ for Your Blocked Tear Duct Procedure?
Features & Benefits
Chronic tearing and blocked lacrimal duct treatments using LacriCATH® balloon catheters are less invasive and less traumatic for the patient. Available in sizes and styles for both Dacryoplasty (DCP) and Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures, LacriCATH® balloon catheters offer patients seeking an epiphora treatment a simple and effective alternative to incisional surgery.
Sterile kits are available unilateral (UNIT) or bilateral (BIT) and are single-use.
UNIT kits include catheter(s) and an inflation device. BIT kits include a 4-way stopcock; 5mm kits include STENTube(s).
LacriCATH® balloon catheters:
- Reduce trauma to the lacrimal system
- Eliminate placement of tubes in patients
- Have a high success rate
- Reduce O.R. and anesthesia time with simultaneous bilateral inflation
DCP Balloon Catheter, 2 mm
DCP213-UNIT | DCP213-BIT
Our LacriCATH® balloon dacryoplasty (DCP) procedure kits are designed for the treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Theses catheters are ideal for pediatric patients 12 months of age and older.
- 2 mm balloon diameter
- 13 mm length
DCP Balloon Catheter, 3 mm
DCP315-UNIT | DCP315-BIT
Our LacriCATH® balloon dacryoplasty (DCP) procedure kits are designed for treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. These catheters are ideal for pediatric patients 30 months of age and older.
- 3 mm balloon diameter
- 15 mm length
Transcanalicular DCR Balloon Catheter, 5 mm
DCR508-UNIT | DCR508-BIT
Our LacriCATH® balloon dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedure kits are designed for treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction. The 5 mm balloon catheter is extremely useful in both primary DCRs and DCR revisions.
- 5 mm balloon diameter
- 8 mm length
- Kit includes STENTube(s)
LacriCATH® Accessories
To Advance Patient Care
The STENTube® is a large-diameter silicone DCR intubation set, designed for ease of placement and decreased operating time during procedures. STENTube® has two large-diameter segments separated by a thin central segment, designed to prevent ostium closure and enhance patient comfort.
Specifications:
- 16.5" (41.9 cm) tube length
- 25 G x 4.5" (11.4 cm) length olive-tip probes
- 0.34" (0.86 mm) central segment
- 0.45" (1/14 mm) large diameter segments
Features & Benefits:
- Greater than 90% success rate and resolution of epiphora2
- Allows larger intranasal ostium to develop during the postoperative period2
- No knot of suturing required2
- The proprietary adhesion process minimizes tube breakage from probes3
- Silicone elongates with pull force for easier placement
Crawford tubes are a highly effective tool designed to treat canalicular system stenosis or nasolacrimal duct obstruction utilizing non-traumatic stainless steel probes with olive tips1. This lacrimal intubation set is designed to provide ease of placement and enhanced stenting effect in any lacrimal intubation procedure.
Specifications:
- Materials: medical-grade silicone
- Diameter: 0.025" (0.6 mm)
- Length: 12" (150 mm)
- Sterile
- Disposable
- Comes in quantities of 3
This 10cc/30ATM inflation device is designed for use with balloon dilation catheters. Its stable design and ergonomic handle make it easy to control. The quick latch mechanism allows for rapid deflation, even from max pressure, and the clear barrel provides medical staff with a precise view of the content and volume allowing the user to perform thorough purging.
This 4-way stopcock is ideal for use during bilateral balloon DCP procedures.
Did You Know?
As many as 20% of newborn babies have a blocked tear duct at birth, usually clearing up on its own during the first year of life. Adults can get a blocked tear duct as a result of an infection, inflammation, injury or tumor. A blocked tear duct is almost always correctable, but the treatment depends on the cause and your age.
References
1 Tong NX, Zhao YY, Jin XM. Use of the Crawford tube for symptomatic epiphora without nasolacrimal obstruction. Int J Phthalmol 2016;9(2):282-285
2 Experience with Lacrimal Intubation during DCR utilizing the STENTube®, Qasiem Nasser, et al. ASOPRS, 10-11
3 Data on file
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events, refer to the product's Instructions for Use (IFU).