USE of IMplanting the Biotronik PassEo-18 Lux drug coated balloon to treat failing haemodialysis arteRiovenous FIstulas and grafts (SEMPER FI Study).

Background: Plain old balloon angioplasty has been the mainstay of treatment for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenoses. Recent studies suggest that drug coated balloons (DCB) may significantly reduce re-intervention rates on native and recurrent lesions. The Passeo-18 Lux DCB (Biotronik AG, Buelach, Switzerland) is packaged with a 3.