The startup develops combined focal mapping and ablation catheters that utilize focused pulsed field and radio frequency electrical energy to create optimal lesion overlap in cardiac tissue. This technology enhances the durability of lesions, improving treatment outcomes for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
Funding
$3.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current cardiac ablation procedures for treating arrhythmias often require multiple catheters and can result in incomplete lesion formation, leading to recurrence and the need for repeat procedures. Existing ablation technologies may also lack precision, potentially damaging surrounding tissues and increasing the risk of complications.
Solution
Sirona Medical Technologies develops combined focal mapping and ablation catheters designed to improve the safety, efficacy, and speed of cardiac ablation procedures. Their multi-modal catheter incorporates an open electrode array with a user-adjustable diameter, eliminating the need for multiple catheters with different array sizes. The device delivers focused pulsed field (PF) or radio frequency (RF) electrical energy to the target tissue, minimizing energy delivery to surrounding tissue or blood. An innovative rotation mechanism allows precise placement of the catheter array, ensuring optimal lesion overlap for maximum lesion durability during pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedures.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes electrophysiologists and hospitals specializing in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation.
Features
- Multi-modal catheter with dual energy source (Pulsed Field or Radio Frequency)
- User-adjustable array diameter for tailored lesion creation
- Innovative rotation mechanism for precise catheter placement and optimal lesion overlap
- Focal mapping and ablation capabilities integrated into a single catheter
- Low-power, low-irrigation, temperature-controlled ablation
- Flexible construction to improve contact stability during procedures
- SMT Focal Mapping System and Software for rapid identification of focal arrhythmia sources
- Easy integration with existing electrophysiology (EP) recording systems