Arrow FibreOptix Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter IABP - Universal design

- Intra aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device inserted in the aorta to help the heart pump blood

- It consists of a long thin tube called as the catheter and a balloon at the end of it which inflates and deflates in sync with the rhythm of the heart

- Intra Aortic Balloon Pump increases perfusion of myocardial oxygen and increases cardiac output while taking off workload from the heart

- The IABP is connected to a computer which controls inflation and deflation, pressure and timing

Indications for the administration of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump include:

- Unstable angina pectoris
- Post cardiothoracic Surgery
- Percutaneous pulmonary angioplasty
- High-risk coronary artery bypass
- Thrombolytic therapy

- The use of Intra Aortic Balloon Pump is usually contraindicated for severe aortic valve insufficiency, aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm, sepsis, etc.

- The inclusion of fiber optic technology adds properties like speed, consistent AP signals, and backup safety

Technical Specifications:

- The Arrow FiberOptix Technology is the world's first fiber-optic IABP catheter that has been proven effective in thousands of patients
- It is also the only one that works with the unique components of the AutoCAD 2 WAVE IABP to deliver ProActive counterpulsation
- The arterial pressure signals will go with the speed of light to the pump giving a clean and fast AP signal that will benefit IABP support to the patient
- Its consistent AP signal transmits better information faster
- It remains unaffected by dampening, noise, and movement
- The Cardiothane II Membrane offers a unique design of abrasion-resistant material with the hydrophilic coating
- It has sheathed or sheathless insertion options; optional hemostasis device for post-insertion bleeding control
- The device will not degrade over time
- No maintenance of fiber-optic signal is required
- They are available in the sizes of 7F and 8F and comes with a cable compatible with Datascope IABP Machines