Paris, November 15 (ots/PRNewswire) -
CRI's Amigo(TM) system allows remote control of
Boston
Scientific's leading cardiac ablation cathetersBoston Scientific Corporation is beginning to market the CRI
Amigo(TM) system, a remote-controlled catheter system, and related
accessories in select European countries through an exclusive
agreement with Catheter Robotics, Inc. (CRI). The CRI Amigo(TM)
system, compatible with certain Boston Scientific and other
commercially available catheters, lets physicians remotely maneuver
diagnostic and ablation catheters designed to treat common cardiac
arrhythmias during electrophysiology procedures. Boston Scientific
plans to market the Amigo system in Austria, Belgium, France,
Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and
Switzerland.
"To perform successful ablation procedures, electrophysiologists
require precise control over catheter tip placement," said Jean Paul
Albenque, M.D., Clinique Pasteur, Toulouse, France. "The Amigo Remote
Catheter System, used in combination with the predictable steering
and stability of Boston Scientific's leading RF ablation catheters,
offers improved comfort and reduced radiation exposure without
sacrificing performance."
The Amigo system is designed to integrate easily into existing
catheter labs for use in simple and complex procedures to diagnose
and treat cardiac arrhythmias. It connects to the handle of specific
electrophysiological catheters and lets the physician remotely
operate the catheter with a controller. The system is intended to
allow full operation of all catheter functions while reducing a
physician's radiation exposure during the procedure.
The Amigo system is compatible with Boston Scientific's Blazer(TM)
and Blazer(TM) Open-Irrigated radiofrequency (RF) ablation catheters
and Chilli II(R) fluid cooled RF ablation catheter. The Blazer
Open-Irrigated Catheter, launched in CE Mark countries in May 2011,
is an advanced catheter that integrates Total Tip Cooling(TM) Design,
which is intended to consistently cool the entire tip electrode
during RF energy delivery.
"The Amigo system complements our leading line of EP catheters,
offering electrophysiologists an intuitive solution for remote
operation while retaining the full functionality of their preferred
ablation catheter platforms," said Michael Onuscheck, Executive Vice
President and President of Boston Scientific EMEA. "This agreement
with Catheter Robotics is an important step in our continued focus on
advancing cardiac ablation solutions for European physicians and
their patients."
Affecting more than 4.5 million Europeans, atrial fibrillation is
an arrhythmia associated with a rapid rhythm in the upper chambers of
the heart. Patients are most often treated with anti-arrhythmic
drugs, which can often cause adverse side effects. Cardiac ablation
with an RF ablation catheter is increasingly becoming an option for
patients who cannot tolerate these medications.
In the U.S., the Blazer Open-Irrigated Catheter is an
investigational device, limited by applicable law to investigational
use only and not available for sale.
About Catheter Robotics, Inc.
Catheter Robotics, Inc. (CRI) is a medical device company focused
on providing physicians comfort and safety while remaining committed
to producing cost-effective, user friendly and technologically
differentiated tools for use in percutaneous catheter procedures. For
more information, please visit: http://www.catheterrobotics.com.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and
marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range
of interventional medical specialties. For more information, please
visit: http://www.bostonscientific.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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regarding our business plans; our RFA catheters; the Amigo Remote
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