Hyper Balloons

Question 1

T/F: Hyper Balloons are noncompliant balloons optimally designed for access/navigation for neurovasculature

Answer 1

False- COMPLIANT

Question 2

Design of Hyper Balloon:

Answer 2

• Single Lumen Balloon Catheter
• Balloon Construction: chronoprene stretched over catheter
• Packaged with the X-Pedion Hydrophillic guidewire **
• DMSO/Onyx Compatible

Question 3

Contrast/Saline solution ratio recommendation to inflate balloon

Answer 3

50:50

Question 4

Hyperglide Sizing

Answer 4

Hyperglide: 3.0mm

• 3x10 mm
• 3x15 mm

Hyperglide 4.0mm

• 4x10mm
• 4x15mm
• 4x20mm
• 4x30mm

Hyperglide 5.0mm

• 5x15mm
• 5x20mm

Question 5

Hyperform Sizing

Answer 5

4x7mm

7x7mm

Question 6

Durometer/Pressure/Complaince: Hyperglide vs Hyperform

Answer 6

Hyperglide: COMPLIANT
D=40; low pressure

Hyperform: SUPER-COMPLIANT (super soft)
D= 15; low pressure

Question 7

Clinical Applications for B.A.C

Answer 7

*Balloon inflated across neck of aneurysm during coiling
~helps to stabilize and position coils
~optimizes packing volume

–> can also be used as backup in case you rupture aneurysm

Question 8

Prep Materials

Answer 8

• Occlusion Balloon Catheter
• .010” hydrophillic guidewire (X-Pedion)
• RHV
• 3 way stopcock
• 3 cc syringe
• cadence syringe
• saline & contrast

Question 9

How far to push guidewire past distal tip of balloon catheter?

Answer 9

3cm-5cm