Boston Scientific Corporation has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market its Apex™ PTCA(1) Dilatation Catheter. The Apex Catheter is a high-performance pre-dilatation balloon catheter. It has been developed specifically to address physicians’ needs in treating the most challenging atherosclerotic lesions. The Apex Catheter is available for distribution in both Monorail® and Over-The-Wire (OTW) catheter platforms. It represents the next generation of dilatation catheter technology, utilizing a new Bi-Segment™ inner shaft for improved pushability and flexibility.