Sapphire 3

(Ø0.85 – 1.25 mm) Coronary Dilatation Catheter

Ultimate crossability for tackling the challenging lesions

Unique Design Features (Ø0.85 – 1.25 mm)

The Sapphire 3 is engineered for extreme crossability in complex lesions, featuring a balanced design for pushability and trackability.

Sapphire 3 Features

Technical Specifications

Catheter TypeRapid Exchange
Proximal Shaft1.9F
Distal Shaft2.36F
Catheter Working Length145 cm
Tip Length1.5 mm
Marker BandSingle
Crossing Profile0.0208”
CoatingHydrophilic (distal tip to guidewire exit port); Hydrophobic (guidewire lumen)”
Nominal Pressure (NOM)6 atm
Rated Burst Pressure (RBP)16 atm
Balloon MaterialNylon
Balloon Folds2 (0.85 mm – 1.00 mm); 3 (1.25 mm)
Balloon Diameters (mm)0.85, 1.0, 1.25
Balloon Lengths (mm)5, 8, 10, 15
Guiding Catheter Compatibility5F
Sapphire 3 Schematic

Compliance Chart

Pressure (atm) Balloon Diameter (Ø mm)
0.85 1.00 1.25
2 0.78 0.94 1.18
4 0.82 0.97 1.22
6 NOM* 0.85 1.00 1.25
8 0.88 1.03 1.28
10 0.92 1.06 1.32
12 0.95 1.09 1.35
14 0.98 1.12 1.38
16 RBP** 1.01 1.15 1.42
18 1.05 1.18 1.45
20 1.08 1.21 1.48