- New shaft design provides exceptional torque response for improved catheter control1 with soft distal section for atraumatic performance2
- Bi-directional deflection for improved maneuverability to reach challenging anatomic locations
- Compatibility with the SJM Cardiac Ablation Generator featuring closed loop temperature control mode operation designed for efficient RF power delivery
- Cool Point™ lrrigation Pump features exclusive in-line bubble and occlusion detection for added performance
- Up to 56% lower flow rate during RF delivery than competitive irrigated ablation catheters3, which can reduce overall patient fluid loading
Torque Transmission
Torque transmission allows the physician to effectively torque the catheter tip into tissue. During bench testing, torsion force measurements were taken at the distal tip of each catheter shaft as the catheter was rotated 180° at the proximal end by the test equipment. A higher measurement indicates greater torque responsiveness.
Distal Shaft Stiffness
A catheter with too much distal shaft stiffness (column strength) may contribute to procedural complications as well as be less compliant to tissue during cardiac motion. Distal shaft stiffness is a measurement of the force required to cause the distal shaft section to collapse while in a perpindicular orientation. A higher measured force correlates to a higher distal shaft stiffness.
1 Data on file at St. Jude Medical - Report #90061538
2 Data on file at St. Jude Medical - Report #90061537
3 When comparing the SJM IBI-1500T9 irrigated ablation system (flow rate - 13 ml/min) vs. the ThermoCool catheter and Stockert 70 generator with Cool Flow pump operated at 30 W or less (flow rate - 17 ml/min) and greater than 30W (flow rate - 30 ml/min)
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