Indications, safety, and warnings Epsila EV™ tunneling tools

Epsila EV™ EAZ101 sternal and Epsila EV™ EAZ201 transverse tunneling tools for implanting the Aurora EV-ICD™ system

Indications

The Epsila EV™ Model EAZ101 sternal tunneling tool is indicated for use in the implant of a compatible anterior mediastinum defibrillation lead.

The Epsila EV™ Model EAZ201 transverse tunneling tool is indicated for use in the implant of a compatible anterior mediastinum defibrillation lead.

Contraindications

The Epsila EV Model EAZ101 sternal tunneling tool is contraindicated for use in patients with a prior sternotomy.

The Epsila EV Model EAZ201 transverse tunneling tool is contraindicated for any application that is not specified in the Indications.

Warnings and Precautions

The tunneling tools have not been tested for use with non-Medtronic products or for pediatric use.

Use of the EAZ201 transverse tunneling tool has not been evaluated in patients who have undergone a prior sternotomy.

Potential Adverse Events or Potential Complications

Potential adverse events associated with the use of these tunneling tools include, but are not limited to, acute tissue trauma, allergic reaction, cardiac perforation, cardiac tamponade, death, discomfort, hematoma, hemorrhage, hemothorax, infection, organ damage (liver, mammary arteries, diaphragmatic arteries, pain, pericardial effusion, pericarditis, pneumothorax, and seroma.

See the device manuals for detailed information regarding the implant procedure, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential complications/adverse events. Refer to the Medtronic Manual Library website www.medtronic.com/manuals. For further information, please call Medtronic at 1-800-328-2518 and/or consult Medtronic’s website at www.medtronic.com or www.mrisurescan.com.

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.