APERTO OTW
High-pressure Paclitaxel releasing hemodialysis shunt balloon catheter designed for AVF stenosis.

Overview
Product overview and use case
APERTO OTW is an over-the-wire, high-pressure drug-coated balloon developed for hemodialysis access stenosis and recanalization of AVF shunt grafts, with 40 cm and 80 cm shaft options and SAFEPAX coating technology.
Designed for treatment of hemodialysis access stenosis and recanalization workflows involving native or prosthetic AVF shunt grafts.
Highlights
Why this product
Key sales points, advantages, and product features.
High-Pressure DCB
Balloon platform with rated burst pressure up to 20 bar for AVF stenosis workflows.
SAFEPAX Technology
Stable amorphous Paclitaxel matrix with a 3.0 µg/mm² drug dose.
Broad Size Range
Balloon diameters from 4 to 12 mm, lengths from 20 to 60 mm, and 40 or 80 cm shafts.
OTW Deliverability
0.035 inch guidewire compatibility with a hydrophilic-coated middle shaft.
Technical data
Product specifications
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| GeneralProduct Type | High-pressure drug releasing OTW balloon catheter |
| MaterialBalloon and Shaft Material | Polyamide |
| DeliveryUsable Catheter Length | 40 for 4-8 mm; 80 for 9-12 mm cm |
| CompatibilityMaximum Recommended Guidewire | 0.035 inch |
| DeliveryTip Length | 5.0 mm |
| PressureRated Burst Pressure | 10-20 depending on diameter and length bar |
| PressureNominal Pressure | 12 for 4-8 mm; 6 for 9-12 mm bar |
| CompatibilityIntroducer Sheath | 6F for 4-6 mm; 7F for 7-10 mm; 8F for 12 mm |
| CoatingDrug | Paclitaxel |
| CoatingDrug Dose | 3.0 µg/mm² |
| CoatingDelivery Matrix | SAFEPAX |
Configurations
Available references
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| Reference | Balloon Diameter (mm) | Balloon Length (mm) | Catheter Shaft Length (cm) | Rated Burst Pressure (bar) | Introducer Sheath (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS 4.00-20 OTW | 4 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 4.00-40 OTW | 4 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 4.00-60 OTW | 4 | 60 | 40 | 18 | 6 |
| APS 5.00-20 OTW | 5 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 5.00-40 OTW | 5 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 5.00-60 OTW | 5 | 60 | 40 | 18 | 6 |
| APS 6.00-20 OTW | 6 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 6.00-40 OTW | 6 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 6 |
| APS 6.00-60 OTW | 6 | 60 | 40 | 18 | 6 |
| APS 7.00-20 OTW | 7 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 7 |
| APS 7.00-40 OTW | 7 | 40 | 40 | 20 | 7 |
| APS 7.00-60 OTW | 7 | 60 | 40 | 18 | 7 |
| APS 8.00-20 OTW | 8 | 20 | 40 | 18 | 7 |
| APS 8.00-40 OTW | 8 | 40 | 40 | 18 | 7 |
| APS 8.00-60 OTW | 8 | 60 | 40 | 18 | 7 |
| APL 9.00-20 OTW | 9 | 20 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 9.00-40 OTW | 9 | 40 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 9.00-60 OTW | 9 | 60 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 10.00-20 OTW | 10 | 20 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 10.00-40 OTW | 10 | 40 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 10.00-60 OTW | 10 | 60 | 80 | 12 | 7 |
| APL 12.00-40 OTW | 12 | 40 | 80 | 10 | 8 |
Product documentation
Official product brochure
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Principal / brand
Cardionovum
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Regulatory note
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