Angioplasty balloons
Advocate
by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
A sterile, non-drug-eluting, flexible tube designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to dilate a stenotic peripheral (i.e., non-cerebral, non-coronary) artery by controlled inflation of a distensible balloon(s) at its distal tip; it may also be intended for positioning and expansion of a stent/stent-graft. It is available as an over-the-wire (OTW) type with multiple lumens, or a rapid exchange (RX) type with a single lumen. Some types may include cutting/scoring elements (e.g., microsurgical blades, dual wire configurations) to score/modify the plaque. This is a single-use device.
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Advocate models and sizes
From the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database. Confirm with the manufacturer's instructions for use.
| Model / catalog no. | Size | MRI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00884450297742 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450297797 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450297810 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300121 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300206 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300350 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300435 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300459 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300664 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300725 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300763 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300923 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450300961 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301012 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301074 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301142 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301166 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301180 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301241 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301296 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301708 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301814 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301913 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450301937 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302033 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302071 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302088 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302132 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302187 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302194 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302309 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302385 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302422 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302453 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302484 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302507 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302521 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302545 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302699 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302828 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450302996 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303023 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303290 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303306 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303313 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303320 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303337 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303344 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303368 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303375 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303603 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303634 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303658 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303719 | — | Not stated | Available |
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| 00884450303917 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450303986 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304037 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304051 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304150 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304235 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304327 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304631 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304686 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304709 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304716 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304723 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304785 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304839 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304860 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450304976 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305034 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305164 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305171 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305294 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305362 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450305430 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377154 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377161 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377369 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377505 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377543 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377550 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377642 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377659 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377673 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377680 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377741 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377758 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377796 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377932 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450377994 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450378045 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450378274 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450378519 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 00884450378533 | — | Not stated | Available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Advocate used for?
A sterile, non-drug-eluting, flexible tube designed for percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) to dilate a stenotic peripheral (i.e., non-cerebral, non-coronary) artery by controlled inflation of a distensible balloon(s) at its distal tip; it may also be intended for positioning and expansion of a stent/stent-graft. It is available as an over-the-wire (OTW) type with multiple lumens, or a rapid exchange (RX) type with a single lumen. Some types may include cutting/scoring elements (e.g., microsurgical blades, dual wire configurations) to score/modify the plaque. This is a single-use device.
Who makes Advocate?
Advocate is made by Merit Medical Systems, Inc.. It is listed under peripheral angioplasty balloons in our device library.
What sizes does Advocate come in?
The FDA device database does not list sizes for Advocate. Check the instructions for use or ask a Merit Medical Systems, Inc. representative.
Is Advocate MRI safe?
The FDA device database entry for Advocate does not state its MRI safety status. Check the labeling before MRI.
Is Advocate FDA cleared?
Advocate is registered in the FDA's Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID).
How do I contact a Merit Medical Systems, Inc. sales representative?
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. has not listed representatives on LA Vascular yet. Visit the Merit Medical Systems, Inc. company page for contact details.
Models, sizes and MRI status come from the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID); descriptions marked "provided by the manufacturer" are reviewed before publishing. Not an endorsement; follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.