Rf energy, combined with a proprietary insulation technology, enables the plasmablade device to dissect with the precision of a scalpel, and the bleeding control of traditional electrosurgery, while. Customers outside of the united states can contact a medtronic representative. Hub to generator uses robust components with strain relief. Integrates rhythm diagnostics and surgical ablation technologies. Sensitivity of detection of radiofrequency surgical sponges. The rf surgical detection system is the preferred solution in more than 1,500 operating rooms, trauma and labor and delivery suites nationwide. Valleylab manufactures a full range of rf energy products electrosurgical and.
The radioblator rf4 radiofrequency generator with a working frequency of 4 mhz is the centerpiece of an effective tissuepreserving coagulation system. Medtronic launches osteocool radiofrequency ablation system. Tous les catalogues et fiches techniques pdf medtronic. The broadest portfolio for concomitant cardiac tissue ablation the cardioblate irrigated rf surgical ablation system is an important component of medtronic s unique cardiac surgery device portfolio that includes heart valves for repair and replacement and cabg surgical revascularization technologies designed to address a broad range of structural. Atrial fibrillation ablation during mitral valve surgery using the. Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories regulatory class. The information provided in this letter is for healthcare providers and medtronic representatives and applies to the following medtronic device models. It is intended to be used with specified disposables for delivery of rf energy for cutting of soft tissue and rf energy concurrent with saline for haemostatic sealing and coagulation of soft tissue and bone at the operative site during surgical procedures. The deal is expected to close in august 2015, pending regulatory approvals.
Precise and tissue conserving the radioblator rf4 radiofrequency generator with a working frequency of 4 mhz is the centerpiece of an effective tissuepreserving coagulation system. Efficient perioperative sponge detection medtronic. The company provides devices that detect and prevent retained surgical sponges in patients before closing surgical procedures. Consult medtronics rf marinr mc spec sheet brochure on medicalexpo. Medical procedure and emi warnings and precautions medtronic. Oasys surgical technique 5 the nonbiased angle polyaxial screws are available in diameters of 3. This acquisition supports medtronic s economic value strategy. Rf marinr mc spec sheet medtronic pdf catalogs technical. Possible complications related to the ablation of cardiac tissue in combination with open heart surgery are.
Rf surgical spongedetecting system on the function of. Hospitals may allocate the charges for the device to revenue code 272 medical surgical supplies. With an updated browser, you will have a better medtronic website experience. Medtronic is to launch the osteocool radiofrequency ablation system for surgeons who treat patients with painful spinal metastases. Vertebral augmentation and rf ablation system reimbursement guide. Rf surgical systems, inc 825 followers on linkedin rf surgical systems, inc. Partnering with stakeholders in healthcare, medtronic is. The transaction is expected to meet medtronic s longterm financial metrics for acquisitions, and the annualized earnings impact of this acquisition is not expected to be material. The companys flagship product, the rf assure detection system, is the preferred.
Cardioblate lp irrigated rf surgical ablation system. Effectiveness of a radiofrequency detection system as an adjunct to manual counting protocols for tracking surgical sponges. Medtronic to acquire rf surgical systems, developer of detection system for the prevention of retained surgical sponges. Jude medical promote, and medtronic virtuoso devices, finding no interference between the rf assure system and. Ablation rf ablation or microwave ablation medtronic. The stockert 70 rf generator has not been marketed in the united states or any foreign country.
Risk factors for retained instruments and sponges after surgery. The situate detection system is an adjunct technology to the manual count, and. Cardiovascular surgical ablation products medtronic. On monday, medtronic announced a definitive agreement to acquire rf surgical systems, inc. Various energy sources now exist which create linear lines of ablation that can be used to replace the original incisions, greatly facilitating the surgical approach. Jul, 2015 technology designed to prevent surgical related never events dublin july, 2015 medtronic plc today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rf surgical systems, inc. Medtronic offers remoteview, which permits a user programmer user of the medtronic carelink 2090 programmer programmer to allow the viewing of information presently displayed on the programmer screen with one or more individuals in remote locations anywhere in the world remote viewer, including. Doug king, president of medtronics spine business and senior vice president of medtronic, said the solera voyager represents the companys commitment to take minimally invasive techniques and 3d navigated surgery even further and develop solutions with clinical and economic value. Surgical ablation system overview cardioblate lp medtronic. By comparison with standard radiofrequency devices supplied commercially in the marketplace, the electricity frequency of the radioblator rf4 is approximately 10 times higher.
Atrial fibrillation ablation during mitral valve surgery using the medtronic cardioblate irrigated radiofrequency system. All medtronic electrosurgical generators offer safety and performance features, including isolated output, independent activation of accessories, and the patented valleylab rem contact quality monitoring system, which substantially reduces the risk of burns under the patient return electrode. May 28, 2019 the study included 27,637 procedures during nine months before and after implementing an rf surgical. Medtronic, 05116, medtronic atakr ii to rf catheter. The aex generator accepts a patient return electrode for monopolar applications and includes a rotary peristaltic pump for simultaneous delivery of saline for a. Ablation rf ablation or microwave ablation ablation is a surgical technique in which radio frequency rf or microwave energy is used to destroy cells by creating heat. Medtronics medical therapies treat cardiac and vascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Medtronic will report the rf surgical business as part of its surgical solutions division within the minimally invasive technologies group. The situate detection system is an adjunct technology to the manual count, and solves this problem with technology that accurately and reliably detects missing tagged sponges in seconds 1 whether theyre in a patient or the or. Medtronic spends 235m on detection system that finds lost. The plasmablade soft tissue dissection device uses brief, precise pulses of radiofrequency rf energy to cut and coagulate soft tissue. The generator provides radio frequency rf energy to disposable monopolar and bipolar electrosurgical handpieces. Sterile, or revenue code 279 medical surgical supplies.
Access, flexibility, precision, and consistent conduction block. Made for reliability, efficiency, and ultimate control and customization, our performance platform delivers an unrivaled advantage for you and your patients. According to a medtronic press release, the osteocool system is the only cooled radiofrequency rf ablation technology that offers concurrent dualprobe capabilities. Rf surgical systems product list medline industries. The cardioblate irrigated rf surgical ablation system is an important component of medtronics unique cardiac surgery device portfolio that includes heart valves for repair and replacement and cabg surgical revascularization technologies designed to address a broad range of structural heart conditions. Accurian rf system connections are integral to the systems reliability. The system has been granted us food and drug administration fda 510k marketing clearance. The rf surgical system is designed to be used as an adjunct to manual counting methods to help prevent such surgical spongerelated never. Medtronic is the worlds largest medical technology company, offering an unprecedented breadth and depth of innovative therapies to fulfill the mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. Valleylab, the world leader in radio frequency energybased systems, is committed to providing you with a complete line of products that contribute to the safest possible surgical environment. Retained surgical sponges are a costly problem for patients and hospitals.
Precurved rigid electrodes rotate 300 indications, safety, and warnings. Search in medtronic catalogs and technical brochures on medicalexpo and find the information you need in 1. Spinal cord stimulation customer service customer service representatives are available between the hours of 5. Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with. Apr 11, 2014 in vitro testing was done in a controlled setting to assess the compatibility of the rf surgical detection technology with permanent pacemakers and icds as well as temporary pacemakers, specifically the boston scientific cognis, st. Medtronic plc agreed to acquire rf surgical systems inc. Mdt today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire rf surgical systems, inc. Page 3 summary of safety and effectiveness data 3 p990071 biosense webster stockert 70 rf generator for cardiac ablation jfi. Technology designed to prevent surgical related never events dublin july, 2015 medtronic plc nyse.
Jul, 2015 agreement to acquire rf surgical systems, inc. To aid in eliminating this sort of surgical error, rf surgical systems. Medtronic aex generator featuring monopolar and bipolar outputs. After implementation of the system, time spent searching for sponges was reduced by 79. The effect of radiofrequency technology on time spent. Compared to rf methods, our inferior turbinate blade24 offers significant and longterm results with one treatment results in significantly reduced postoperative complications. Medtronic expands tlif procedure and buys rf surgical. Laveeda leflore principal regulatory affairs specialist 1800 pyramid place memphis, tennessee 382 re. Probe to hub uses lemo pushpull cable connectors, widely used for their ease and reliability. Rfs announces the availability of the rf assure detection system x,the first integrated adjunct detection. The sale is the latest in a string of acquisitions this year that position medtronic well to dominate the medical technologies field. The aex generator is one component of the aex surgery system. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in minneapolis by earl bakken and his brotherinlaw, palmer hermundslie, as a medical equipment repair shop through his repair business, bakken came to know c.
Hcpcs level ii code c1886 may be used to report the ablation catheter used, however, the medicare payment for the device is packaged into the apc and asc. Ablation technology for the surgical treatment of atrial. Stealthstation s8 surgical navigation systems, oarm surgical imaging systems, and mazor x stealth edition robotic guidance systems. As we strive to make the rf surgical technology the global standard of care, we look forward to the innovation opportunity afforded by our combined capabilities. Medtronic to acquire rf surgical systems in latest in string. The accurian rf ablation platform is designed to connect probe to hub to generator. Medtronic to acquire rf surgical systems, developer of. And manual counts are timeconsuming and inaccurate if done alone. The dutycycled rf system has been previously described. Walton lillehei, a doctor of heart surgery at the university of minnesota medical school. Medtronic to acquire rf surgical systems, developer of detection. The cox maze procedure for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation has been simplified from its original cutandsew technique. Palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body. Laveeda leflore principal regulatory affairs specialist.