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VersaCross™ Steerable Access Solution

VersaCross Steerable Access Solution enables exchangeless access-to-delivery of left heart ablation devices, with high precision steering and consistent contact force.

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Deliver consistent contact force*†

Retain your curve and support consistent contact force

VersaCross Steerable Sheath in a curved configuration.

How it works

Clinical footage of the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution, an all-in-one device for transseptal access with high-precision steering

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.


Why choose the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution

Precise steering

VersaCross Steerable Sheath with TruGlide handling, steering from straight to 180 degrees.

TruGlide™ handling

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

Hand with surgical glove holding the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution with tactile feedback and a rotating dial.

Tactile feedback

Intuitive tactile feedback allows you to feel the extent of your curve deflection

Detail of braided design inside VersaCross Steerable Sheath that helps offer controlled torque.

Controlled torque

Accurately position your sheath tip with a 1:1 torque-response braided sheath†‡


Reliable performance

VersaCross Steerable Access Solution assembly in a curved position.

Consistent contact force

Maintains 100% of its initial contact force following fatigue testing. In the same conditions, the leading competitor experienced 52% loss*

VersaCross Steerable Sheath positioned in multiple, bidirectional curve angles.

Strong and durable

High performance with over 300 articulations and greater durability than the leading competitor†§

Self-locking dial on the VersaCross Steerable Access Solution.

Self-locking dial

Maintain your curve with a self-locking dial


Three solutions, one device

Eliminate exchanges

Left heart access using a single solution from start to finish

Access left atrium with precision

Precision radiofrequency (RF) puncture technology to optimize transseptal location for any anatomy

Secure effortless delivery

Instantly gain and maintain access without exchanges

Know where you are at all times

OMNIviz™ technology enhances visualization on fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and electrical anatomical mapping

Image demonstrating that VersaCross Access Solution is radiopaque.

Radiopaque

Visualize your entire solution on fluoroscopy

Image demonstrating that VersaCross Access Solution is echogenic.

Echogenic

Reliably locate your devices on ultrasound to reduce reliance on fluoroscopy

Mapping system showing location of VersaCross RF Wire tip.

Mapping

Track and mark RF wire tip position on your mapping system


What’s included

The VersaCross Steerable Access Solution includes:

  • VersaCross RF Wire (j-tip or pigtail)
  • Single-use RFP-100A Connector Cable
  • VersaCross Steerable Sheath (8.5F)
  • Dilator with TRUform™ shapeable technology
  • 0.035” guidewire

You can also purchase the VersaCross Steerable Sheath on its own.


Required product

RFP-100A RF Puncture Generator.

Designed for controlled tissue puncture using radiofrequency energy

Clinical highlights

November 2022, study led by Dr. Dewland, published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology

Randomized comparison of a radiofrequency wire versus a radiofrequency needle system for transseptal puncture

RF wire-based transseptal workflow resulted in a faster time to transseptal puncture, with fewer exchanges for RF ablation, compared to an RF needle-based workflow.

25% faster

Time to first transseptal puncture with less variability in procedure time

32% faster

Total transseptal puncture time with the RF wire-based workflow

30% lower

Trend for overall fluoroscopy time compared to needle-based workflow


Publication summaries

October 2023, Berggren et al., published in Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal

In atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, utilization of the VersaCross Steerable Sheath and pigtail RF wire for transseptal puncture and RF ablation reduced the number of device exchanges, leading to improved procedural efficiency compared to the standard workflow (puncture using an NRG™ RF needle and 8.5F sheath, followed by exchange for an Agilis™ NXT steerable sheath).


November 2022, Dewland et al., published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology

RF wire-based transseptal workflow resulted in a faster time to transseptal puncture, with fewer exchanges for RF ablation, compared to an RF needle-based workflow.


December 2021, Hiner et al., published in Journal of Innovations in Cardiac Rhythm Management

This single-center retrospective analysis of catheter stability evaluated contact force consistency during radiofrequency ablation using two different steerable sheaths. 


White papers

September 2018

This study compared handling precision, steering response, and neutral zone consistency.


November 2017

This study compared sheath-to-dilator transition and crossing force.


November 2017

This study compared sheath tip contact force, retention of curve range-of-motion (ROM), durability, and resistance to failure.


Note: The SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath cited in these studies utilizes the same technology as the VersaCross Steerable Sheath.

VersaCross RF Wire

 

FeatureSpecifications
Tip configurationsJ-tip, pigtail
Curve shape9 mm (j-tip), 24 mm (pigtail)
Wire diameter0.035"
Overall length180 cm, 230 cm

VersaCross Steerable Sheath

 

FeatureSpecifications
French size8.5F 
Sheath usable length72cm
Sheath curvesSmall (17 mm), Medium (22 mm), Large (50 mm)
Bidirectional curve angles90° CCW, 180° CW
Dilator usable length95 cm
Dilator curvesD0, D1
Guidewire outer diameter0.035"
Guidewire length180 cm

Ordering information

1. Choose your VersaCross RF Wire

J-tip, pigtail

VersaCross RF Wire in j-tip and pigtail configurations.
VersaCross RF Wire
RF wire length: 180 cm, 230 cm
Wire diameter: 0.035"
Curve diameter: 9 mm (j-tip), 24 mm (pigtail)
2. Choose your sheath to complete your solution

S,M,L

VersaCross Steerable Sheath in small, medium, and large curve configurations.
VersaCross Steerable Sheath
Sheath curves: Small (S, 17mm), Medium (M, 22 mm), Large (L, 50 mm)
Bidirectional angles: 90° CCW, 180° CW

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* Assessed by full bidirectional articulation to maximal extension up to 10 times to achieve mechanical fatigue (p=0.007). Comparison done using five SureFlex™ Steerable Guiding Sheaths and three competitor sheaths, with needle and dilator inside sheath. 

 Based on bench testing conducted using SureFlex Steerable Guiding Sheath, which has identical steering mechanisms to VersaCross Steerable Sheath. Bench testing or pre-clinical study results may not necessarily be indicative of clinical performance. The testing was performed by or on behalf of Boston Scientific. Data on file. 

‡ Assessed by handle rotation to a full 360° to test axial torque transfer and the maximum rotational capabilities of each sheath. Comparison done using five SureFlex™ sheaths and three competitor sheaths.

§ Assessed by a single pull to failure for the first test (27 SureFlex and five competitor sheaths), and repeated unidirectional articulation until failure or up to 300 cycles for the second test (five SureFlex and six competitor sheaths). Comparison done with needle and dilator inside sheath.

‖ Baylis Medical Company Radiofrequency Puncture Generator RFP-100A. Baylis Medical Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

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