Irrigated radiofrequency ablation

Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device

Irrigated radiofrequency ablation

Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device

The Cardioblate™ LP device uses irrigated bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to provide surgeons with a means to ablate cardiac tissue.

Description

The Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device uses a smart-energy algorithm that detects changes in the tissue and responds by increasing or decreasing power. This helps prevent overheating and keeps the temperature in the optimal heating range.1,2

Features

Access and maneuver with ease

The Cardioblate™ LP bipolar device features a design that enables access to the required anatomical structures.

Low-electrode profile provides access to challenging cardiac anatomy3

  • Lower profile when compared to Medtronic Cardioblate™ BP2 device.
  • A malleable neck provides positioning options.
  • The 5.5 inch neck is 1 inch longer than the Medtronic Cardioblate™ BP2 device.
  • The 7 cm pre-curved rigid electrodes can be rotated through 300° and feature blunt tips.

Key risks of cardiac ablation include arrhythmia, perforation, tissue burn, and organ dysfunction. For a listing of Cardioblate™ precautions, warnings, and potential adverse effects, please refer to the instructions for use.

Ordering information

Item number Description Compatibility
60842 Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device with monopolar pen and generator 
49341 Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device Valleylab™ FT10 energy system
60841 Cardioblate™ LP irrigated RF surgical ablation device Cardioblate™ 68000 surgical ablation system generator

  1. Hamner CE, Potter DD, Cho KR, et al. Irrigated radiofrequency ablation with transmurality feedback reliably produces Cox-Maze lesions in vivo. Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:2263–70. Animal study; these tests may not be indicative of clinical performance.

  1. Bipolar enhanced algorithm II specification – Cardioblate™ 68000 generator, D01691 A, 3-29-06. Medtronic data on file.
  2. Memo of migration of legacy Cardioblate™ BP2 and LP requirements to new requirements for FY10 Cardioblate™ project, 10780318DOC. Medtronic data on file.