395 devices · GMDN 45712
Gastrointestinal/biliary dilation balloon catheters are flexible, single-use tubes with an inflatable balloon designed to widen narrowed passages in the digestive or bile ducts. Clinically, they are inserted endoscopically to treat strictures in the esophagus, stomach, colon, or biliary tract by expanding the balloon to the required diameter, restoring normal lumen flow.
These devices are typically classified as single-use and non-medicated, meaning they are not reusable and do not contain pharmaceutical coatings. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, but they are generally subject to medical device standards ensuring safety, sterility, and performance for controlled dilation procedures.
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