Diagnostics*
Diagnostic Catheters and Devices
Diagnostics
BIOTRONIK provides fixed and deflectable diagnostic catheters as well as advanced mapping catheters to support our customers with the optimal solution even for challenging cardiac anatomies without compromising the signal quality. Together with our heart stimulator Qubic Stim we offer a complete portfolio for electrophysiological studies.
Diagnostic Catheter Family
Our diagnostic product portfolio includes various curve sized fixed catheters as well as steerable catheters with full 270° deflection capability. The Map-iT catheter, designed for pulmonary vein potential mapping, accomplishes the portfolio to diagnose atrial fibrillation. The Khelix variable loop catheters, manufactured by CathRX is designed to facilitate electrophysiological mapping of the heart.
Universal Heart Stimulator
The Qubic Stim enables the physician to reliably analyse the patients' cardiac electrical conduction system during an electrophysiological study by providing the diagnostic electrical stimulation e. g. for inducing or terminating an arrythmia. Due to its small footprint and modular design, physicians are able to integrate it seamlessly into their current cath lab practice.
Diagnostic catheters
PV Mapping catheters
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ViaCath
Steerable diagnostic catheter
Product Details
The catheters of the ViaCath family are steerable and multipolar diagnostic catheters for intracardiac application. In combination with a stimulator and recording system, they are suited for functional diagnostics of the cardiac conduction system. They are used for programmed electrical stimulation (PES) and the acquisition of intracardiac electrograms (IEGM).The improved ViaCath product line offers outstanding pushability and torque transmission, high lateral tip stability and excellent signal quality, while setting new standards in efficient and reliable mapping in electrophysiologic diagnostics.
- Tip electrode length: 2 mm
- Curve types: Standard, large, extra large
- Electrode material: Platinum Iridium (Pl/Ir)
- Shaft diameter: 6 F
- Curve shape: steerable
Product highlights
- Steerable catheters for the full spectrum of EP diagnostics
- Stable positioning in the coronary sinus and the entire right atrium
- Excellent signal quality
Wide product range
Multiple curve sizes for use in various anatomies
Handling
Rotational symmetric handle platform with push-pull steering
Connection
Only two BIOTRONIK cables (MPK-4-R or MPK-10-R) are necessary to connect all ViaCath catheters
ViaCath and ViaCath NG models
The ViaCath product family includes ViaCath and ViaCath NG models with various curve sizes and electrode configurations.
ViaCath NG models represent catheters with 4 or 10 electrodes including different curve shapes and electrode spacings, whereas the ViaCath catheter has a 20 pole configuration and is provided in one curve shape. Depending on the intracardiac location and the required intracardiac signals the appropriate ViaCath device (i.e. number of electrodes, electrode spacing and catheter curve) can be selected by the physician. In general, the availability of various electrode numbers and catheter shapes allow the applicability of the ViaCath devices for highly specific diagnostic objectives.
MultiCath
Multipolar fixed curve catheter
Product Details
The catheters of the MultiCath family are pre-shaped and multipolar diagnostic catheters for intracardiac application. In combination with a stimulator and recording system, they are especially suited for functional diagnostics of the cardiac conduction system. They are used for programmed electrical stimulation (PES) and the acquisition of intracardiac electrograms (IEGM). The catheters provide placement accuracy, stiffness and flexibility.
MultiCath multipolar catheters for electrophysiological diagnostics allow fast, stable and constant positioning and good tissue contact, excellent torqueability and longitudinal stability. Their design characteristics ensure the optimum long-term stability of the catheter at body temperature, while the platinum/iridium electrodes deliver superior sensing capabilities and thus an outstanding signal quality.
- Tip electrode length: 2.5 mm, 3.2 mm
- Curve types: Josephson, Josephson special, Cournand, Damato, HIS, Multipurpose
- Electrode material: Platinum Iridium (Pl/Ir)
- Shaft diameter: 4 F, 5 F, 6 F
- Curve shape: Fixed (Standard or Soft Tip)
Measurement
MultiCaths are available in various curve sizes
Flexibility
MultiCaths are available in various shaft sizes from 4F to 6F
Connection
Only two BIOTRONIK cables (MPK-4-R or MPK-10-R) are necessary to connect all MultiCath catheters
Product highlights
- Fast and stable positioning
- Excellent signal quality due to platinum/iridium electrodes
- Various electrode spacings available
- Precise placement due to excellent 1:1 torqueability
- Unique atraumatic version (MultiCath SoftTip) for applications in sensitive heart areas
MultiCath multipolar catheters for electrophysiological diagnostics allow fast, stable and constant positioning and good tissue contact, excellent torqueability and longitudinal stability. Their design characteristics ensure the optimum long-term stability of the catheter at body temperature, while the platinum/iridium electrodes deliver superior sensing capabilities and thus an outstanding signal quality.
Measurement
A range of MultiCath catheter models is available, with various outer diameters, various catheter lengths and various curve shapes. Depending on the intracardiac location and the required number of intracardiac signals the appropriate MultiCath catheter (i.e. number of electrodes, electrode spacing and catheter curve shape) can be seleceted.
Khelix
Variable loop catheter
Product details
The Khelix variable loop catheters, manufactured by CathRX is designed to facilitate electrophysiological mapping of the heart. It consists of a handle and a shaft with a distalvariable loop containing an array of platinum-iridium electrodes for stimulation and recording.
The catheters are unidirectional deflectable and available in either 10 or 20 electrode configurations with an adjustable loop diameter ranging from 15 mm to 25 mm. The Khelix is built with a special safety feature in case of entanglement of the loop in the mitral valve.
It is the ideal loop catheter for contact mapping with the AcQMap 3D Imaging & Mapping system.
- Number of electrodes: 10, 20
- Electrode material: Platinum Iridium
- Shaft diameter: 7 F
- Curve shape: Steerable - variable loop
- Effective catheter length: 115 cm
- Maximum deflection: 0° - 180°
Signal quality
Flush electrode rings for exceptional signal quality. Near zero step height between electrodes and catheter tube reduces risk of burring introducers and electrode malfunctions
Handling
Unique loop safety release mechanism to escape risk of intra cardiac structure entrapment.
Various sizes
Variable loop fits various sizes of pulmonary veins
Product highlights
- Handling - Unique loop safety release mechanism to escape risk of intra cardiac structure entrapment
- Signal quality - Flush electrode rings for exceptional signal quality. Near zero step height between electrodes and catheter tube reduces risk of burring introducers and electrode malfunctions
- Various sizes - Variable loop fits various sizes of pulmonary veins
- Deflection sizes - 0° to 180° deflection to easily maneuver catheter to challenging patient anatomies.
Map-iT™
PV mapping catheter
Product details
Map-iT™ is a steerable unidirectional fixed loop PV Mapping catheter designed for pulmonary vein potential mapping in conjunction with the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It features a true 180° deflection to ease access for challenging patient anatomies in the left atrium (LA) such as the right inferior pulmonary vein (RIPV). It maintains torqueablility and stability throuout the whole procedure.
The Map-iT™ is available in various loop sizes and in a 10-pole and a 20-pole version.
- Number of electrodes: 10, 20
- Electrode material: Platinum Iridium
- Shaft diameter: 7 F
- Curve shape: Steerable - fixed loop
- Effective catheter length: 110 cm
- Maximum deflection: 0° - 180°
Handling
Excellent maneuverability, torqueability and stability in the left atrium
Signal quality
High definition signal quality and lesion gap analysis for sensing and stimulation
Various sizes
Array of various 4 F loop sizes to address different patient anatomies
Universal heart stimulator
Qubic Stim
BIOTRONIK’s cardiac stimulation device Qubic Stim represents the high quality in manufacturing, simplicity of design, and ease of use that can only come from 30 years of experience in cardiac stimulation. Qubic Stim is the smallest cardiac stimulation device BIOTRONIK has ever developed – about half the size of the previous universal heart stimulator (UHS) generations. Due to its small footprint and modular design, physicians are able to integrate it seamlessly into their current cath lab practice. An established layout with essential features from previous device generations makes for intuitive control with a single-layer user interface. Physicians are offered an ideal combination of touch screen and hard key controls as well as personalized protocols. Intuitive menus anticipate physicians' needs, making it as easy as possible to stimulate the heart.
Ease of use
Combined hard key and touch screen controle, personalized protocols
Design
Flexibility in set-up of control and stimulation unit
Pioneer in Cardiac Stimulation
30 years of experience, focus on essential features from previous generations
Product highlights
- Seamless integration through a small footprint and lightweight device
- Modular design ensures suitability for use in various lab set-ups
- Customizable stimulation through personalized protocols
*product availability depends on local regulatory approval. Please contact your BIOTRONIK representative to check for availability.