Innovative drug eluting balloon that opens a window of opportunities with regard to treating coronary diseases in the best possible manner. Available in Non-Compliant version, unique on the market!

    Supported by independent scientific evidence, we offer a safe, effective and reliable tool to further enhance patient care with accurate transient local     drug delivery. It is available in compliant and non compliant versions.

    Key performance characteristics of the Protégé are:

    safe and reproducible drug delivery

    No airborne particles at any time and no premature release of Paclitaxel

    Hydrophilic coating delivers Paclitaxel homogeneous to the vessel wall instantaneously upon contact

    Hydrophilic coating delivers Paclitaxel without any negative side effects or inflammation

    Load secured to achieve the therapeutic window within 30 seconds inflation time

    wing seal technology

    Drug component encapsulated in wings using Wing Seal Technology

    Wings remain closed prior to inflation: no balloon-wing flaring preserving drug load within the wings

    Ensures tight balloon wrapping for reduced crossing profile

    fast and complete re-endothelialization

    Vessel healing not interrupted and stable within days after procedure

    Re-endothelialization starts within days after procedure

    no procedural limitations

    Flexibility and characteristics of a normal workhorse PTCA balloon

    No change in standard operating procedures or handling required

    No pre-dilatation required: tight lesion crossing does not influence drug delivery

    Multiple inflations will not lead to toxic levels

    proven balloon platform

    Based in Blue Medical’s proven high-end workhorse PTCA catheter Everest

    Incorporated latest insights on re-folding and re-wrap interactions

    Technology optimized to reach and cross the most difficult lesions

    Optimal pushability and trackability due to balanced proximal and distal shaft transitions

    Low profile wig shaped design tip-to-balloon transition for smoother crossing results

    Retrograde approach compatible

    Full 6F Kissing Technology compatible

    Click here to download a copy of the Protégé (NC) Brochure

    The catheter was launched in 2012 under Blue Medical’s Protégé brand and produced in Blue Medical’s production facility in the Netherlands. It is CE certified and sold globally (not for sale in the USA).