Atherectomy is a minimally invasive endovascular surgery technique for removing atherosclerosis from blood vessels within the body. It is an alternative to angioplasty for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, but the studies that exist are not adequate to determine if it is superior to angioplasty
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Today’s catheters are used to diagnose and treat more distal vascular areas, requiring smaller and more precise device components than ever before. Many of these devices must be visible under fluoroscopy to ensure proper placement and navigation during the procedure; yet, plastics used for the construction of these devices are inherently transparent under x-ray. As a result, radiopaque fillers must be blended into the base polymers to provide the necessary visibility or radiopacity.
Foster LoPro® Radiopaque Compounds
Foster LoPro® Radiopaque Compounds include a wide range of the most advanced radiopaque fillers and medical grade polymers to create high quality compounds required for small, ‘low profile’ designs. Medical device manufacturers can work with our team of polymer scientists to custom formulate a blend, tailored to specific application requirements.
Specialty LoPro® Radiopaque Compounds
In addition to the standard LoPro® product line, Foster Corporation has also developed a portfolio of specialty radiopaque materials that were designed with the most critical application requirements in mind.