A stone extraction balloon (ERCP balloon catheter) is a single-use balloon catheter that sweeps stones and debris out of the bile duct during ERCP. This balloon has three stages: by fill volume it inflates to 9, 13 and 16 mm. The catheter is 200 cm long and 7 French, takes a 0.035 inch guidewire and contains no latex.
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| Inflated balloon diameter (mm) | Syringe (ml) | Lumens | SUT code | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 / 13 / 16 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 5.0 | Double | No code | N135010PRO |
| 9 / 13 / 16 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 5.0 | Triple | GS2380 | N135030PRO |
| 9 / 13 / 16 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 5.0 | Triple | No code | N135030PRO-250 |
A single-use multi-stage extraction balloon used to sweep stones and debris from the bile duct after sphincterotomy.
A stone extraction balloon (biliary balloon catheter) sweeps common bile duct stones and sludge toward the papilla in ERCP. It is inflated above the stone and drawn back along the duct. The catheter is used only together with an endoscope.
According to the manufacturer the extraction balloon takes out stones and fragments up to about 1.0 cm in diameter; above that mechanical lithotripsy is indicated. The decision in a given patient is the physician's.
This balloon inflates to three diameters, 9, 13 and 16 mm, by the fill volume: 1.5 ml gives 9 mm, 2.5 ml gives 13 mm and 5.0 ml gives 16 mm. The pack carries a separate syringe for each of the three. That is why a wider duct does not need a catheter exchange. The catheter is 200 cm long and 7 French.
In the ERCP case flow of this site both are used: the balloon sweeps the duct toward the papilla, and a stone the balloon cannot hold is gripped with a basket. According to the manufacturer the balloon takes out stones and fragments up to about 1.0 cm in diameter. The instructions for use say that sharp stones can damage the balloon and have to be removed with an extractor basket or a lithotripsy basket. The choice is the physician's.
The inflated balloon blocks the duct, and contrast medium is given above it; the image is an occlusion cholangiogram. The contrast port sits above or below the balloon, and you choose it for the step being done. A small stone can be missed in a wide duct (Itoi et al., Dig Endosc 2010;22 Suppl 1:S85-89).
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Melekırmak, an Istanbul-based medical device distributor, offers this stone extraction balloon. The manufacturer is Medi-Globe / Endo-Flex. The page lists three models, the double lumen N135010PRO and the triple lumen N135030PRO and N135030PRO-250, all with 9, 13 and 16 mm stages. For availability, documentation and lead time in your country, use the Request an export quote button at the bottom of this page and name the model, the quantity and the destination country.
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Updated: 09.11.2026
