Post-dilation balloon with IEP tech available in Europe

Contego Medical has announced the European commercialisation of its Paladin carotid post-dilation balloon, the first angioplasty balloon with Integrated Embolic Protection (IEP) technology for patients undergoing carotid stenting procedures

The IEP platform, which combines embolic protection and treatment into one device, is designed to simplify the procedure and improve patient outcomes.

Alberto Cremonesi, director interventional cardio-angiology, Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Italy, said: "The Paladin System represents a significant development in embolic protection. In a single step I can post-dilate the carotid stent and capture smaller embolic debris using the 40-micron filter."

The Paladin System improves outcomes by reducing the risk of embolisation during post-dilation, when the patient has the highest risk of embolic events according to Contego Medical.

The single-step system integrates a post-dilation balloon proximally and an embolic protection filter at the distal catheter tip.

Prior to post-dilation, the physician deploys the adjustable 40-micron filter to provide protection against both macro- and micro-embolic debris.

Ravish Sachar, founder and CEO of Contego Medical, said: "The European launch of the Paladin System marks a major milestone for Contego.

"After receiving approval in 2015 the European post market registry results have been very positive. We are excited to bring this treatment option to European physicians and patients."

The Paladin System will be presented and featured in live cases at LINC on Tuesday, January 26 during the Technical Forum session Deep Dive Session: Carotid Revascularization.