The CUREX Paclitaxel Drug Eluting Rapid Exchange PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) balloon catheter is balloon-tipped, drug-releasing balloon system for the treatment of coronary vessels. CUREX is designed to improve the lumen diameter and to reduce restenosis in the treatment of lesions in native coronary arteries.
The balloon section of the distal end of the catheter is coated with formulation of Paclitaxel drug and binding agent. In contact with the body liquid the hydrophilic binding agent swells and open the structure for the pressure induced fast release of paclitaxel drug into the vessel wall.