Robotics has come to the world of catheters. With using a computer driven process, the navigation through the body and heart becomes more accurate. The computer side pretty much resembles a computer work station with 3 displays. It requires no specialized room and is mobile to be moved from one room to another. As shown in the picture the surgeon remains seated.
The control unit has a slight resemblance to a PC game controller so as the old saying goes doctors that play computer games get a little bit better at the controls. All imaging is done in 3D and allows physicians to navigate and reach hard to get to places. Again, the catheter business is defined and accurate with the help of technology. BD
Hansen Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNSN), a developer of robotic technology for accurate 3D control of catheter movement during cardiac procedures, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market the CoHesion(TM) 3D Visualization Module for use in complex electrophysiology (EP) mapping procedures. This integrated EP solution offers a software interface between the Hansen Medical Sensei(TM) Robotic Catheter system and the EnSite(TM) System advanced mapping software from St. Jude Medical, Inc. Hansen Medical's platform solution offers physicians the ability to instinctively navigate a catheter during the diagnostic phase of a complex cardiac arrhythmia procedure.
The Sensei system uses computer-based catheter technology to provide stable and predictable control of catheter movement. This innovative technology is designed to provide fine guide catheter control in 3D to enable physicians the ability to access hard-to-reach anatomy, and to maintain stability during interventional procedures. The physician workstation is adaptable to existing EP procedure rooms and can be placed away from the field of direct radiation. The disposable Artisan(TM) Control
Catheter is comprised of inner and outer steerable guide catheters that accommodate indicated percutaneous catheters.
Hansen Medical Announces FDA Clearance for CoHesion(TM) Module
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