| Item number | Shaft size (ga) | Tip size (ga) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP003994S | 18 | 21 | 71 |
| EP003997S | 19 | 22 | 56 |
Introducer sheaths and needles
Brockenbrough™ curved needle
<p>Brockenbrough™ curved needles are used to make a transseptal puncture during cardiac ablation procedures. </p>
Features
Transseptal technique allows left atrial access from the venous system for catheter ablation of left-sided arrhythmogenic substrates. Many physicians prefer the transseptal approach; others use it when a transaortic (retrograde) approach is contraindicated.1
The Brockenbrough™ curved needle is made up of an outer cannula and an inner stylet. The outer cannula is made of flexible thin-walled tubing. The inner stylet is solid, much stiffer, and closely fitting, with sharpened end protrudes 2 to 3 mm beyond the tip of the cannula.
Ordering information
- Lesh MD, Van Hare GF, Scheinman MM, Ports TA, Epstein LA. Comparison of the retrograde and transseptal methods for ablation of left free wall accessory pathways. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1993;22(2):542–549.