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Pressure Products offers a complete line of hemostatic peel-away and sliceable introducers and accessories, as well as medical devices for femoral and pacemaker pocket hemostasis.
SafeSheath Introducers
Our popular 13cm long SafeSheath and 25cm SafeSheathLong peel-away, hemostatic introducer system with infusion side port for vascular access. Available in 5 to12.5 French sizes.
| Features: | |
| • | Innovative peel-away sheath with break-away hemostasis valve |
| • | Permits lead exchange of multiple lead insertions without further interventions or "sticks" |
| • | Side port for "keep open" infusion and contrast injection |
| • | Reduces risk of blood loss and air embolism |
| • | Improved dilator/sheath transition to reduce vein entrance forces |
| • | Handles like standard tear-away introducer |
| • | Wide range of French sizes available |
Sealing Adapters
Hemostatic, peel-away Sealing Adapter with infusion side port.
| Features: | |
| • | Innovative tear-away design with break away hemostasis valve |
| • | Original and new Extended Wing model for ease in breaking hub apart |
| • | Hemostasis when single or multiple wires are within it, as well as when leads need to be introduced or exchanged |
| • | Reduced risk of blood loss and air embolism |
| • | A side port for "keep open" infusion |
Dialysis Introducers
SafeSheath D-Pro line of hemostatic, peel-away dialysis introducers for venous access. Standard and side-port models available in 14, 15 and 16 F sizes.
| Features: | |
| • | Innovative peel-away sheath with break-away hemostasis valve |
| • | Reduces risk of blood loss and air embolism during venous access |
| • | Smooth dilator/sheath transition to reduce vein entrance forces |
| • | Available with optional side port for "keep open" infusion and contrast injection |
| • | Handles like standard tear-away introducer |
| • | Available in 14, 15, and 16 French; additional custom sizes available |
BiV CS Introducers
Our SafeSheath CSG (Cornoary Sinus Guide) line of hemostatic lead delivery introducers for CS access. We offer two varieties of SafeSheath CSG in order to meet the specific needs of your particular situation:
Braded Core Series Peel-away introducer with braided core construction for improved torque control and radio-opaque tipped sheath and core for better fluoroscopic visualization.
Extruded Core Series Peel-away introducer with shapeable, extruded core construction for improved torque control and radio-opaque tipped sheath and core for better fluoroscopic visualization.
CS Lateral Vein Introducers
Braided, high-torque, 7 and 5.5 French I.D. sliceable introducer system with a radio opaque tip designed for sub-selective access during LV lead placement.
Using a 9F CSG Worley as a staging platform, the 7F SafeSheath Worley LVI Telescopic Guide and new Target Vein Selector are the most efficient means of delivering a pacing lead to a lateral wall vein.
| Features: | |
| • | Renal, Hockey Stick, Multi-purpose, and Hook shaped proximal curves for sub-selective access |
| • | 7 French I.D. introducer provides support and stability for easier, reliable delivery of larger, more stable leads despite tortuous anatomy |
| • | NEW 5 French O.D. Target Vein Selector makes target vessel identification and guide wire placement a snap |
| • | Break-away hub with integrated handle requires no cutting and provides a secure grip during slicing, reducing the risk of lead dislodgement during removal |
BiV CS Venography Balloon
The Balloon Venography catheter for use during left ventricular epicardial placement.
Transseptal Access
Introducing SafeSept™
The SafeSept™ Transseptal Guidewire is the first significant advance in left atrial access since the Brockenbrough needle. The 0.014 inch diameter nitinol guidewire is specially designed to improve safety when crossing the interatrial septum at the fossa ovalis while supported by a transseptal introducer. Available in 120 and 135cm lengths.
| Features: | |
| • | Radiopaque coil makes the small diameter 0.014 inch wire easily visible fluoroscopically |
| • | Specially designed tip configuration enables effortless penetration of the fossa |
| • | ‘J’ shape allows safe advancement to assure proper wire location within left atrium |
| • | Transseptal needle and dilator are rendered atraumatic when tracking over the SafeSept |
| • | Proximal marker bands help determine SafeSept tip location relative to transseptal needle tip during the procedure |
| • | Comes in 120 and 135cm lengths for compatibility with all currently available adult transseptal introducer systems |
NEW PRODUCT
SafeSept™
Transseptal Guidewire
Requires 77% less force than a typical transseptal needle*
SafeSept™ is the first significant advance in left atrial access since the Brockenbrough needle. The 0.014 inch diameter nitinol guidewire is specially designed to improve safety when crossing the interatrial septum at the fossa ovalis while supported by a transseptal introducer. Available in 120 and 135cm lengths.
*Calculated from average transseptal needle and transseptal guidewire puncture forces during in vitro design qualification testing.
Sensing and Pacing
The SiteFinder, super-flexible guidewire is designed to work with the SafeSheath CSG series of coronary sinus vein introducers and "over-the-wire" pacing leads.
Hemostasis Management
A complete range of femoral and device pocket hemostatic management products, including:
HOLD (Hemostatic Occlusive Leverage Device) for secondary hemostatic management during femoral artery.
HEMobilizer for groin and femoral area immobilization.
PocketPal provides moderate post-operative device pocket compression.
New Product
SoftTouch™ Seatbelt Pad
Our patented SoftTouch seatbelt pad is designed to provide comfort and a level of protection to those with pacemakers, defibrillators, chemotherapy ports, or other medical conditions while wearing a seat belt.
Pacemaker Protection and Comfort
A new line of post-surgery products for the protection and comfort of patients with implanted devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, chemotherapy ports, or other medical conditions.
Our patented SoftTouch seatbelt pad is designed to provide comfort and a level of protection while wearing a seat belt.
The comfortHer post-surgery bra strap pad provides relief from irritation to the surgical site caused by wearing a bra.
Pacemaker Lead Tunneling Tool
The Traverser pacemaker lead tunneling tool aids in advancing a pacemaker lead through the subcutaneous tissue of the chest wall to the pacemaker pocket.
| Features: | |
| • | Constructed of malleable stainless steel to facilitate shaping the tool to fit the geometry of the chest wall |
| • | Available in three lengths to accommodate different anatomies |
| • | Provides press fit connection to IS-1 pacemaker lead connector |
| • | Unique design minimizes trauma to the chest and subcutaneous bleeding |
Accessories
Our line of accessories designed to extend and enhance our family of SafeSheath devices including:
Our Braided Sheath Cutter is designed to aid in the removal of a braided, sliceable introducer after pacemenker lead or catheter placement.
The Transvalvular Insertion Tool (TVI) aids lead placement when using the SafeSheath family of introducers.
Designed for use with all SafeSheath CSG and Worley LV introducers, the Contrast Administration Kit enables contrast injection during CS lead placement.
The SiteLight sterile surgical light provides focused bright white light directly where you need it during procedures.
The Pacing Lead Stabilizer (PLS) is the newest aid in the removal of a splittable introducer, such as SafeSheath or SafeSheath CSG, after placing a pacemaker lead or catheter.
Product and Procedure Videos
Download or view streaming videos of many of our products, including:
| • | NEW! Rapid Lead Placement |
| • | SafeSheath |
| • | SafeSheath CSG |
| • | SafeSheath CSG Worley |
| • | SafeSheath Worley LVI |
| • | HOLD device |
| • | ClampEase |
Product Procedure Guides
Informative and illustrated guides designed to address specific procedures and techniques when employing Pressure Products introducers.
| Choose from: | |
| • | Using the CSG Worley with Braided Core |
| • | Using the SafeSheath Worley LVI to Optimize Lead Placement |
| • | Removing a SafeSheath CSG Worley without Displacing the LV Pacing Lead |
Webcast Series
Pressure Products is proud to offer our continuing series of informative webcasts designed to provide product and procedure demonstrations and training.
View Rapidly Placing an LV Lead Using Telescoping Guides presented by Seth J. Worley, M.D.
Educational Seminars
Pressure Products is proud to sponsor educational seminars and scientific sessions highlighting the latest products and procedures for electrophysiology specialists.
Please check back here regularly for the latest event schedule, or sign up to receive our Email Updates by clicking on the SIGN UP NOW link at the right
Books
State-of-the-art knowledge from leaders in the field. Currently available:
Device Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure
by Ellenbogen, Kay and Wilkoff
Directions for Use
Download and print PDF versions of the Directions for Use for any of our products.
Product and Procedure Information Sheets
Download and print an Information Sheet for any one of our products in PDF format.
Also available are documents providing additional information regarding products and accessories for specific procedures, such as biventricular implantation.
Product Catalog
Download and print a Catalog of our entire product line in PDF format.
NEW PRODUCT
SiteLight™
Sterile Surgical Light
Introducing the SiteLight™ disposable sterile surgical light. The super small design of the SiteLight enables you to put a focused beam of cool white light directly where you need it during surgical procedures.
| Features: | |
| • | Sterile, low-cost disposable device |
| • | Super bright white light with approximately 5100° Kelvin color temperature |
| • | Very light, weighing less than 9 grams |
| • | Compact, low-profile design with self-adhesive pad for easy mounting to any surface |
| • | Fixed-focus 2 inch diameter LED beam |
| • | Over 60 minutes of continuous light output |
| • | Cool to the touch |
New Product
SafeSheath Ultra and SafeSheath Ultra Long Introducers
SafeSheath is the industry standard, combining a tear-away introducer and hemostatic valve to reduce back bleeding and the possibility of air embolism. Building on the success of the original, the new SafeSheath Ultra adds an ergonomically designed, easy splitting break-away hub, low profile luer activated side port, and silicon oil-free construction that won't interfere with the sensing and pacing characteristics of current pacemaker leads. Available in 13 and 23cm lengths.
New Product
SafeSheath Ultra Lite Introducer
The new SafeSheath® Ultra Lite is specially designed for the introduction of ports and central venous catheters. Introduced venously in the standard manner, the specially designed membrane of the 13cm Ultra Lite allows for the easy device insertion, while sealing the valve during introduction and positioning.
NEW and IMPROVED
SafeSheath Worley Telescopic LV Introducer System with Target Vein Selector
Reduce sub-selective LV lead placement time 30 to 50%
High pacing thresholds, phrenic pacing, lead instability and angulated venous branches can make for difficult and prolonged procedure times, resulting in less desirable lead position and implant failures. We've improved the SafeSheath® Worley Telescopic Braided LV introducer system to help solve this problem.
When combined with the LVI, the new 5 French O.D. Target Vein Selector enables better, more reliable access to the chosen target vessel, no matter the situation. The 7 French I.D. SafeSheath LVI provides needed support and stability during implant procedures, for delivery of larger, more stable leads. We've also added the new 5.5 French I.D. LVI to enable access to smaller target veins.
May 12-15, 2010
Heart Rhythm 2010
Visit our booth at the Heart Rhythm Society's 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
In addition to displaying our complete line of hemostatic introducers and accessories, we will be demonstrating our new SafeSept™ Transseptal Guidewire. This revolutionary new device is specially designed to improve safety when crossing the interatrial septum at the fossa ovalis while supported by a transseptal introducer.
Be sure to stop by and pick up information on this and all of our other innovative medical products. See you in Denver.
Booth 1819
Pressure Products
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New Video
SafeSept Transseptal Guidewire Instructional Video
View a demonstration of the new SafeSept Transseptal Guidwire. SafeSept was specifically designed to improve the safety of crossing the interatrial septum at the fossa ovalis when supported by a transseptal introducer. Presented by Bruce Goldreyer, M.D.
New Video
How to Achieve Rapid LV Placement with a Valved Telescoping Delivery System
This video demonstrates using SafeSheath Worley LV lead implant tools for sub-selective access during LV lead placement. Presented by Seth J. Worley, M.D.
PACE
Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
The official journal of the International Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Society.
"CRT Delivery Systems based on Guide Support for LV lead Placement"
by Seth Joseph Worley, MD, FHRS, FACC
Read the article and learn about the advantages of using an LV guide, such as the SafeSheath Worley Telescopic LV Introducer System with Target Vein Selector, during LV lead placement. Dr. Worley is from The Implant Program of the Heart Center at Lancaster General Hospital and the Lancaster Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lancaster Pennsylvania.
Heart Rhythm
The official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society and the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society.
JVIR
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
The official journal of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
EP Lab Digest
A product, news and clinical update for the electrophysiology professional.
To learn more about any of our products or resources, use the links at left or right. To go to a specific product page, use the links below.
SafeSheath
SafeSheath Ultra
SafeSheath Ultra Lite
Dialysis Introducers
SafeSheath D-Pro
Sealing Adapters
SafeSheath Sealing Adapter
BiV CS Introducers
CSG with Braided Core
CSG with Extruded Core
BiV Lateral Vein Introducers
SafeSheath Worley LVI
BiV CS Venography Balloon
Balloon Venography Catheter
Transseptal Access
SafeSept Transseptal Guidewire
HOLD
HEMobilizer
Pocket Pal
Pacemaker Protection and Comfort
SoftTouch
comfortHer
Pacemaker Lead Tunneler
Traverser
Accessories
Braided Sheath Cutter (BSC)
Transvalvular Insertion Tool (TVI)
Contrast Administration Kit
SiteLight Sterile Surgical Light
Pacing Lead Stabilizer (PLS)