Plasmablade™ X for replacements in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
Find how Plasmablade™ X is the solution to avoid lead damage during replacements1, save time in the Cath Lab and shorten the patient length of stay2
Principal benefits
Less risk of lead damage
PlasmaBlade™ X usage was associated with 32% fewer lead-related complications1
Less cathlab time and length of stay
Reduced operative time, saving up to 15 min (34.1 vs 47.9 min)2
Shorter hospital stay (1 day less)2
Less costs
Cost savings of 81 euros/patient2
How PlasmaBlade™ X works
The PlasmaBlade™ X dissection device is your all-in-one solution for precise, effective and efficient cutting and coagulation. Powered by our AEX™ generator, the PlasmaBlade™ X dissection device delivers brief, high-frequency pulses of radiofrequency (RF) energy to induce electrical plasma along the edge of a thin (12.5 μm), 99.5% insulated electrode.
Due to the low-duty cycle of the pulsing RF and the proprietary Thermal Protection Shield (TPS) insulation, PlasmaBlade™ X technology uses less total energy and operates at significantly lower temperatures than traditional electrosurgery (40-170˚C vs. 200-350˚C). Because of this, PBX generates 95% less surgical smoke compared with traditional electrosurgery3
See in Action
Model Features
PlasmaBlade™ X Light
3mm electrode with 12.5 micron active cutting edge
- Integrated Light
- Adjustable telescoping shaft
- Integrated suction for smoke evacuation
- Thermal Protection Shield Insulation Technology (TPS)
PlasmaBlade™ X 3.0S
3mm electrode with 12.5 micron active cutting edge
- Adjustable telescoping shaft
- Integrated suction for smoke evacuation
- Thermal Protection Shield Insulation Technology (TPS)
PlasmaBlade™ X 4.0S
4mm electrode with 12.5 micron active cutting edge
- Rotating finger grip
- Integrated suction for smoke evacuation
- Thermal Protection Shield Insulation Technology (TPS)
PlasmaBlade™ X 4.0
4mm electrode with 12.5 micron active cutting edge
- Rotating finger grip
- Thermal Protection Shield Insulation Technology (TPS)
- PLASMABLADE™ X LIGHT
- PLASMABLADE™ X 3.0S
- PLASMABLADE™ X 4.0S
- PLASMABLADE™ X 4.0
AEX™ GENERATOR
All Advanced Energy technologies works with the AEX Generator. Powers Aquamantys and PlasmaBlade X devices and provides simultaneous activation of both technologies.
Model Features
Powers all Aquamantys™ and PlasmaBlade™ devices and provides simultaneous activation of both technologies.
- Touchscreen interface
- Four memory settings
- Lightweight
- Rapid startup and priming
*Operating temperature is a function of device settings, electrode configuration and treatment time. Operating temperatures outside this range may be observed
References
- Mittal et al. PLASMABLADE SUB-ANALYSIS WRAP-IT Study 2020
- Kypta et al. Reduced risk of thermal damage to transvenous leads compared to traditional electrosurgery. 2014
- Medtronic Internal Report. Evaluation of Surgical Smoke Contamination (Mass of Smoke Particulate) Using Electrosurgical Devices. 81-10-5683 Revision A
- Lim KK, Reddy S, Desai S, et al. Effects of electrocautery on transvenous lead insulation materials. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2009;20(4):429-435.
- United States Patent 8,292,879.
- Data on file. PEAK PlasmaBlade operating temperature study summary. 71-10-2475.
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