Controlled dilation in varied sinus anatomy

A simple, articulating balloon dilation solution

VENTERA™Sinus Dilation System

*smith&nephew

Scarred frontal recess1 Sequential dilation of the frontal sinus track1 Dilated frontal track with clear drainage pathway1

Quick and simple dilation

Intuitive Similar to using standard ENT instruments without the need for guidewires and fluoroscopy

Economical Reusable delivery instruments with minimal disposables

Ergonomic Unique articulating delivery instruments enable easy access to the sinuses

Simple Fewer components to assemble and handle during surgery

Snap into place Articulate into position Dilate

VENTERA™ Sinus Dilatiion System A simple, elegant solution to balloon dilation

Balloon dilation of the paranasal sinuses has emerged as a valuable tool in the surgical treatment of the

sinus. The VENTERA system is designed to offer a simple, elegant and cost-effective alternative to other

balloon dilation systems on the market. Further, the VENTERA system is similar to standard ENT surgical

instruments and is a natural fit into the tool kit of the sinus surgeon.

VENTERA™ Features

420-10111 Reusable, 5-position articulating instrument tip for accessing sphenoid, frontal and maxillary sinuses

420-20111 Reusable, multi-position articulating instrument tip for accessing the frontal and sphenoid sinuses. Cannulated Luer lock port for suction or irrigation.

2mm guide tip is similar to standard frontal and maxillary seekers

6mm balloon diameter is optimal for dilating the frontal, sphenoid and maxillary sinuses

10mm balloon length facilitates

controlled dilation

6mm balloon diameter is optimal for dilating the frontal and sphenoid sinuses

10mm balloon length facilitates

controlled dilation

2mm guide tip with 1.1mm cannulated channel enables suction and irrigation

Thumb-actuated articulation and locking mechanism

Luer lock port facilitates suction and irrigation

Pressure sensitive thumb wheel driven articulation

Sterile, disposable dilation balloon (latex free) Standard inflation pump

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Balloon Inflation Device – The VENTERA sinus dilation system is compatible with standard inflation devices featuring a Luer lock connector, a digital or analog pressure gauge with maximum readout of 30 atm, and fluid volume up to 25cc. The VENTERA balloon is typically inflated to pressure ranges of 8-10 atm during use.

Ordering InformationReference # Description

420-10111 VENTERA™ REUSABLE DELIVERY INSTRUMENT420-20111 VENTERA REUSABLE (CANNULATED) DELIVERY INSTRUMENT650-60100S VENTERA SINUS DILATION BALLOON, 1 PK950-10100 INFLATION DEVICE

References1 Dr. Med. Christoph Schlegel-Wagner, MD - Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery - Kantonsspital Luzern - Luzern, Switzerland