EMPIRA™ and EMPIRA™ NC
RX PTCA Dilatation Catheters

The EMPIRA™ and EMPIRA™ NC Balloon Catheters are workhorse balloons designed for a wide range of lesions and challenging interventions.

The EMPIRA™ and EMPIRA™ NC Balloon Catheters are used for balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis for the purpose of improving myocardial perfusion. The EMPIRA™ NC Post-Dilatation Balloon Catheter is also indicated for post-delivery expansion of balloon-expandable stents.

The Cordis EMPIRA™ and EMPIRA™ NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheters offer:

  • Next generation DURALYN® Flex Balloon Material
  • New hydrophilic coating
  • Improved catheter crossability*
  • Best-in-class compliance profile**
  • Lubricious PTFE-coated, kink-resistant hypotube shaft
  • Flexible, integrated graphite inner member
  • Unique ease-of-use features
  • Packaging and labeling improvements*

*Compared to FIRE STAR® PTCA Pre-Dilatation Catheter and
DURA STAR® PTCA Post-Dilatation Catheter **Data on file

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Note: In vitro testing was performed with EMPIRA™ NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter and with commercially available Cordis balloon-expandable stents. Caution should be taken when using this device with stents of other manufacturers, due to stent design differences.

For indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse events, please read the Essential Prescribing Information (EPI).

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