Detail of the pigtail SupraCross RF Wire protruding from the SupraCross Steerable Sheath/Dilator assembly.

SupraCross™ RF Transseptal Solution

The SupraCross RF Transseptal Solution enables transseptal access using an alternate approach with the SupraCross Steerable Sheath and SupraCross RF Wire.
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Left atrial access from any approach™

When the conventional solution may not be optimal, use the SupraCross RF Transseptal Solution to gain alternate access into the left atrium (LA)

Diagram illustrating transhepatic, subclavian, and jugular venous access to the heart.

How it works

Animation of the SupraCross RF Transseptal Solution, a radiofrequency (RF) transseptal access device for alternate access into the LA

Why choose the SupraCross RF Solution

Achieve transseptal access using an alternate approach with the SupraCross Steerable Sheath and SupraCross RF Wire

Diagrams of the heart highlighting venous access routes to the left atrium and implying an impaired inferior vena cava.

LA access from any approach

Optimized transseptal approach may be required for these procedures, which have been performed successfully via jugular venous and transhepatic approach in patients with impaired inferior vena cava:

  • Mitral valve repair1
  • Left ventricular tachycardia ablation2
  • Pulmonary vein isolation3,4,5,6
  • Left atrial appendage occlusion7

3-in-1 SupraCross RF Wire

Distal tip of the SupraCross RF Wire glowing yellow to imply the use of radiofrequency puncture technology.

1. Puncture

Cross normal, fibrotic, and aneurysmal septa3,4,8,9
with a short, focused RF energy pulse*

Flexible spiral tip of the SupraCross RF Wire helps to maintain left atrial access.

2. Anchor

Instantly secure and maintain left atrial access with a flexible spiral tip3

0.035-inch stainless steel rail to facilitate sheath exchange with ease.

3. Exchange

Support sheath exchange with a sturdy 0.035" stainless steel rail4

High precision SupraCross Steerable Sheath

SupraCross Steerable sheath with TruGlide handling and flexible dilator.

TruGlide™ handling

Responsive, smooth, high-precision steering to confidently position your curve

Flexible dilator

A fully steerable sheath with flexible dilator to facilitate the navigation of complex anatomy and precise positioning on the fossa4

What’s included

The SupraCross RF Transseptal Solution includes: 

  • SupraCross RF Wire
  • SupraCross Steerable Sheath
  • Single-use RFP-100A Connector Cable
  • 0.035” mechanical guidewire
  • Single-use connector cable, compatible with the RFP-100A RF Puncture Generator†

Required product

RFP-100A RF Puncture Generator.

Designed for controlled tissue puncture using radiofrequency energy

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* Studies used NRG™ Transseptal Needle, which employs the same RF puncture technology as the SupraCross RF Wire.

† Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Puncture Generator RFP-100A

References:

1. Yap, J., et al. (2020). Transjugular mitral valve repair with the MitraClip: A step-by-step guide. Cath Cardiovasc Interv, 96(3), 699-705. doi: 10.1002/ccd.28902

2. Han, S., et al. (2013). Catheter ablation of left ventricular tachycardia through internal jugular vein: Refining the continuous line. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 24(5), 596-599. doi: 10.1111/jce.1204

3. Liang, J., et al. (2020). Radiofrequency-assisted transseptal access for atrial fibrillation ablation via a superior approach. JACC: Clin Electrophysiol, 6(3), 272-281. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2019.10.019

4. Santangeli, P., et al. (2020). How to perform left atrial transseptal access and catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation from a superior approach. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 31(1), 293-299. doi.org/10.1111/jce.14294

5. Baszko, A., et al. (2015). Transseptal puncture from the jugular vein and balloon cryoablation for atrial fibrillation in a patient with azygos continuation of an interrupted inferior vena cava. Europace, 17(7), 1153-1156. doi.org/10.1093/europace/euu413

6. Hernandez-Ojeda, J., et al. (2020). Transseptal access and pulmonary vein isolation via internal jugular veins for persistent atrial fibrillation treatment in a patient with left atrial isomerism, sinus node dysfunction, and interrupted inferior vena cava: The usefulness of robotic magnetic navigation. HeartRhythm Case Reports, 6(4), 210-214. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2019.12.015

7. Aizer, A., et al. (2015). Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography to facilitate transseptal puncture and left atrial appendage occlusion via upper extremity venous access. Circ Arrythm Electrophysiol, 8(4), 988-990. doi: 10.1161/ 0120CIRCEP.115.00278

8. Sharma, G., et al. (2016). Accuracy and procedural characteristics of standard needle compared with radiofrequency needle transseptal puncture for structural heart intervention. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. Epub doi: 10.1002/ccd.26608

9. Smelley, M.P., et al. (2010). Initial experience using a radiofrequency powered transseptal needle. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol, 21(4), 423-427.doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2009.01656