Therapeutic Catheters

Question 1

Therapeutic Catheter

Answer 1

Used to treat arrhythmias. Delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the catheter tip electrode.

Question 2

Diagnostic Catheter

Answer 2

Used to detect electrical activity in various locations in the heart to evaluate a suspected arrhythmia. Can also be used to pace the heart during the procedure. Available in Auto ID and non-Auto ID platforms.

Question 3

Navigational (NAV) Catheter

Answer 3

Has a magnetic sensor, known as a “location” sensor, in the tip that allows the catheter to be used for 3D electroanatomical mapping.

Question 4

Non-Navigational (Non-NAV) Catheter

Answer 4

Has electrodes, but it does not have a location sensor in the tip, meaning it cannot be used to create 3D electroanatomical maps.

Question 5

Fixed Curve Catheter

Answer 5

Has a predefined distal curve shape. Available only in diagnostic catheters.

Question 6

Deflectable Catheter

Answer 6

The physician, using the catheter’s handle, can change the direction, or “deflect” the tip of the catheter independent of the rest of the catheter. The tip then returns to its original shape. Deflectable catheters are either uni-directional or bi-directional.

Question 7

Uni-Directional Catheter

Answer 7

The tip of the deflectable catheter can only be pulled in one direction.

Question 8

Bi-Directional Catheter

Answer 8

The tip of the deflectable catheter can be pulled in two directions (two curves in one feature).

Question 9

Catheter Tip

Answer 9

Holds the electrode(s) that are in contact with the heart tissue. In a therapeutic catheter, the tip electrode delivers RF energy into the heart tissue.

Question 10

Catheter Shaft

Answer 10

Houses several electrical wires and provides maneuverability and stability. Biosense Webster catheter shafts have 32 double wire stainless steel braiding for support and 1:1 torqueability.

Question 11

Catheter Handle

Answer 11

Provides the grip for the physician or operator. In a deflectable catheter, it connects the puller wires and provides the deflection mechanism and range (curve).

Question 12

Catheter Connector

Answer 12

Allows you to connect the catheter to an interface cable.

Question 13

Auto-ID

Answer 13

Biosense Webster catheters with this feature can be automatically recognized by the CARTO® 3 System.

Question 14

Torqueability

Answer 14

When the physician turns the handle of the catheter, the tip responds (torques) in the same direction and distance.

Question 15

Dual-Sensor Catheter

Answer 15

Built with two temperature sensors so that temperature is accurately measured across the entire electrode rather than just at the tip. This type of temperature sensor is only in the 8mm Ablation catheter.

Question 16

THERMOCOOL® catheter

Answer 16

Biosense Webster irrigated catheter with the following features:
6 distal holes
Reduced risk of char and thrombus (with a flow rate of 17 mL/min at 30 watts or below and 30 mL/min at 31 watts and above)

Question 17

THERMOCOOL® SF Catheter

Answer 17

Biosense Webster irrigated catheter with the following features:
Porous tip
1/2 the flow rate*
Further reduced risk of thrombus**
2 additional proximal electrodes enabling shaft visualization (with a flow rate of 8 mL/min at 15 watts or below and 30 mL/min at 31 watts and above)

Question 18

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® SF Catheter

Answer 18

Biosense Webster irrigated catheter with the following features:
6 distal holes
Contact force and vector measurement
Integrated with CARTO SMARTTOUCH™ Module

Question 19

Location Sensor

Answer 19

A part of the NAV Catheters that detects micro-movement of the transmitter coil, also referred to as the “tri-axial” sensor.

Question 20

Transmitter Coil

Answer 20

A part of the THERMOCOOL® SMARTTOUCH Catheter that sends a location reference signal to determine force and directionality of the force.

Question 21

Precision Spring

Answer 21

A part of the THERMOCOOL® SMARTTOUCH Catheter that provides consistent movement in response to contact force.