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Vascular Intervention ELCA CORONARY LASER ATHERECTOMY CATHETER Treatment Versatility for Coronary Interventions Coronary Laser Atherectomy Catheter Always Reaching Farther

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ELCA™ CORONARY LASER ATHERECTOMY CATHETER Proven Technology • Treating patients for more than 20 years • Optimally spaced fibers for improved performance • Adjustable laser energy settings to satisfy many clinical needs • Automatic shut-off feature for advanced patient safety Advanced Performance • Saline infusion improves safety outcomes1 • Slow advancement increases luminal gain2 • Two-thirds vessel sizing rule for predictable outcomes • Concentric and eccentric tip designs for lesion-specific treatment Larger luminal gain with slow advancement3 1 Tcheng, J.E. et al. (1995). Development...

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Recanalize Occluded Arteries Change Lesion Morphology Optimize Treatment Options Broad Range of Indications • Total occlusions traversable by a guidewire • Occluded SVGs • Ostial lesions • Moderately calcified stenoses • Long lesions (>20mm) • Lesions which previously failed PTCA • Restenosis in 316L stainless steel stents prior to brachytherapy

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ELCA™ ORDERING INFORMATION Model Number Guide Catheter Compatibility (F) Minimum Vessel Diameter (mm) Max Shaft Outer Diameter (in) Saline Infusion Recommendations for Coronary Interventions • Always perform 10-20cc bolus infusion of saline through the guide catheter after contrast injections • During lasing, infuse saline through the guide catheter at a rate of 2-3cc / second Important Safety Information ELCA™ Indications The Laser Catheters are intended for use either as a stand-alone modality or in conjunction with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA) in patients...

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