With Allevo, Joline offers a minimally invasive balloon catheter with a complete system for the treatment of vertebral fractures. With the help of the unique balloon design, the balloon catheter can be placed safely in the vertebra and creates the best conditions to optimally stabilize the vertebra. The Allevo balloon catheter is available in three different balloon sizes.
What is the clinical problem?
Vertebral compression fractures are a common disease that could affect osteoporotic patients. If they are symptomatic, they can cause pain. This could have an impact on patients’ quality of life.
Vertebral fractures may be related to increasing age and the occurrence of osteoporosis. Bone density decreases with increasing age.
How does Allevo single balloon work?
The Allevo technique follows a classical balloon kyphoplasty. An atraumatic catheter tip, an integrated kink resistant stylet and the possibility for precise positioning ensure a high safety of the kyphoplasty system. An inflation device allows a controlled expansion of the balloon and offers an accurate pressure monitoring.
To introduce the PMMA bone cement Joline’s Filler Device is used. Depending on the requirements, the Filler Devices are available with a front opening at the tip or a side opening for the application of the cement. The cement has optimal properties for mixing, application, waiting and hardening times.
What are the advantages?
- High quality balloon kyphoplasty system, manufactured in Germany
- Atraumatic catheter tip
- Integrated kink resistant stylet
- Precise positioning
