“We collaborated with leading electrophysiologists to develop a cardiac mapping system that provides the automation, flexibility and precision needed during today’s ablation procedures,” said Dr. Mark Carlson, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at St. Jude Medical. “We are extremely pleased with how the physicians from these European sites have embraced the system and are excited to expand its availability as we seek more approvals.”
In addition to Europe, the EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system is available in other markets, including Hong Kong and Singapore. St. Jude Medical is pursuing Food and Drug Administration clearance to make the system available in the United States.
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About Cardiac Ablation
When physicians use catheter ablation to treat abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), several long, flexible tubes with wires — called catheters — are inserted into the heart. Diagnostic catheters record electrical information from the heart and display it in a three-dimensional anatomical model, which is used to study the abnormal rhythm.
Another catheter is used for the actual ablation. The doctor positions the ablation catheter so it lies on or very close to the targeted tissue. The small area of heart tissue under the tip of the ablation catheter is heated by high-frequency energy, creating a lesion or tiny scar. As a result, this tissue is no longer capable of conducting or sustaining the arrhythmia.
About St. Jude Medical’s Electrophysiology (EP) Business:
St. Jude Medical’s electrophysiology (EP) business is one of the fastest growing segments within St. Jude Medical’s portfolio. The company’s EP product portfolio gives physicians the diagnostic, access, mapping and therapy solutions they need with designed integration for enhanced diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias. A leader in collaborating with world-renowned electrophysiologists, clinicians and hospital administrators, St. Jude Medical develops safe and cost-effective treatment solutions for patients in need of advanced ablation therapies. The EnSite Precision cardiac mapping system was developed to be used seamlessly with the existing portfolio of St. Jude Medical™ EP products, including the TactiCath™ Quartz Ablation Catheter System, the FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter, the Ampere™ RF Generator and the Agilis™ NxT Steerable Introducer. For more information about St. Jude Medical’s focus on arrhythmia management, visit the St. Jude Medical Arrhythmias Media Kit.
