Table 1.

Comparison of technologies available.

	HyperForm / HyperGlide	Scepter C
Intended use	For use in the blood vessels of the peripheral and neurovasculature where temporary occlusion is desired. These catheters offer a vessel selective technique of temporary vascular occlusion which is useful in selectively stopping or controlling blood flow for balloon-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysm	Same
Lumen configuration	Single Lumen	Dual coaxial lumen
Inner configuration	0.010	0.0165
Outer diameter	2.2-2.8F	2.6-2.8F
Balloon diameter	3-5 mm/10-30 mm	4 mm/10-20 mm
Material	Polyether block amide, polyolefin, stainless steel, PTFE, chloroprene	Polyether block amide, polyolefin, stainless steel, PITE, polyurethane elastomeric alloy
No. of markers	2	3
Coating	Hydrophilic coating	Same
Guidewire compatibility	0.010-0.012	0.014 or smaller