Healthcare Industry News: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
News Release - May 14, 2008
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch of New Circular Mapping Catheter
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ ) today announced the U.S. launch of the Reflexion Spiral X™ variable radius mapping catheter at Heart Rhythm 2008. This new catheter will provide physicians with greater maneuverability, stability and control when used in the left atrium for the mapping of abnormal atrial heart arrhythmias, including Atrial Fibrillation (AF).Circular mapping catheters are designed to measure electrical activity at the opening of the pulmonary veins, which often are the sites where AF originates in the left atrium. The new Reflexion Spiral X catheter is the first variable radius, circular mapping catheter that features two-way 180-degree deflection to provide greater reach and versatility in challenging anatomic situations. The increased versatility provided by the bi-directional 180-degree steering lessens the risk that the physician would not be able to access an area of the chamber to capture the electrical information properly.
The new decapolar (10 electrode) catheter also features the ComfortGrip™ handle to facilitate one-handed control of the catheter (to improve ease of use) and modifications to the catheter shaft and circular hoop to provide excellent stability.
“As a pioneer in the atrial fibrillation field, we’re committed to improving the effectiveness of diagnosing and treating AF, and to helping physicians improve patient outcomes,” said Jane J. Song, president of the St. Jude Medical Atrial Fibrillation Division.
Heart Rhythm 2008 takes place May 14-17 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The meeting is the most comprehensive educational event on heart rhythm disorders, offering 250 educational opportunities in multiple formats. The world’s most renowned scientists and physicians will present a wide range of heart rhythm topics including advances in statins, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, catheter ablation, cardiac pacing and heart failure and the latest technology, including state-of-the-art pacemakers and defibrillators. www.HRSonline.org
About St. Jude Medical
St. Jude Medical develops medical technology and services that focus on putting the most control possible into the hands of those who treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide. The company is dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine by reducing risk wherever possible and contributing to successful outcomes for every patient. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., St. Jude Medical employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology and neuromodulation. For more information, please visit www.sjm.com.
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