A system and accompanying methods for treating a blockage of the superior femoral artery including utilization of a puncture insertion mechanism, an introducer sheath, a guide catheter and an expandable device. Entry into the body is established through the popliteal and advancing retrograde through the popliteal artery toward the lower superior femoral artery region and in some embodiments utilizing an introducer sheath, a guide catheter and a balloon are featured.
