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Study led by Dr. Ajit H. Janardhan, 2023

Improved Left Atrial Catheterization Efficiency and Consistency using a novel steerable transseptal puncture sheath1

Faster Transseptal Puncture and Left Atrial Catheterization in RF Ablation Procedures

using the VersaCross™ Steerable Access Solution

Key takeaways

Enabled 34% faster time to transseptal puncture (TSP)

Achieved 40% faster time to left atrial catheterization

Eliminated four steps in radiofrequency (RF) ablation workflow 

Reduced total procedure time by 14.2 minutes (min)

Compared to the standard workflow,* the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution-based workflow for RF ablation resulted in:

34% Faster time  to transseptal puncture

Time to TSP after femoral access was 10.8 minutes faster using the VersaCross workflow. TSP was successful in 100% of cases, with more consistent TSP times observed in VersaCross cases (F-test; p < 0.05).

Graph illustrating time to transseptal puncture using the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution or a standard workflow.

40% Faster time to left atrial catheterization

Time to left atrial catheterization was 40% faster using the VersaCross workflow. 

Graph illustrating time to left atrial catheterization using the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution or a standard workflow.

14.2 Minutes faster total RF ablation procedure time

Overall RF ablation procedure time was 14.2 minutes faster on average using the VersaCross workflow, which eliminated four steps.

Graph illustrating overall RF ablation procedure time using the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution or a standard workflow.

Physician’s perspective

Ajit H. Janardhan, MD, discusses his findings on left atrial catheterization efficiency and consistency using the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution.

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Study conclusions

The VersaCross Steerable Access Solution eliminated four steps in the RF ablation workflow, enabling faster TSP, left atrial catheterization, and overall procedure time compared to the standard workflow.*

Products in this study

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References:

1 Berggren et al. Improved left atrial catheterization efficiency and consistency using a novel steerable transseptal puncture sheath. Indian Pacing Electrophysiology Journal. 2023. Doi.10.1016/j.ipej.2023.10.001

* The standard workflow consisted of a fixed curve sheath and the NRG™ Transseptal Needle followed by an exchange for the ProTrack™ Pigtail Wire which was used to exchange the transseptal assembly for the Agilis™ Steerable Sheath for catheter ablation.

Normally distributed continuous variables are presented as mean and non-normally distributed continuous variables represented as median (IQR).

Indications, safety, and warnings

VersaCross Steerable Access Solution indications, safety, and warnings