Cardioblate CryoFlex Surgical Ablation Console
Summary
The Cardioblate® CryoFlex™ Surgical Ablation Console is the command center for the entire system. It consists of a control panel and a carrier for transporting and storing the argon gas tank. The console is quick and easy to set up for use and has intuitive, one-touch, push-button controls.
Adjustable Surgical Ablation Timer
A built-in timer can be set for the targeted duration of each ablation. When the pre-set ablation time is reached, the system automatically stops.
Probe Temperature Gauge
Probe temperatures are indicated on the console to help the operator assess temperature performance during ablation.
Ablation Minutes-remaining Indicator
The system has a pressure sensor that calculates the amount of ablation time remaining with the attached tank of argon gas.
Integrated Membrane Keypad Control
The console has intuitive, one-touch, push-button controls to help prevent inadvertent activation.
Important Safety Information
Potential adverse events with this device are similar to other cardiac surgery procedures and may include the following: bleeding; re-operation; extension of extracorporeal bypass; heart rhythm disturbances (atrial and/or ventricular); pericardial effusion; pericarditis; cardiac tamponade; pleural effusion; mediastinitis; conduction disturbances (SA /AV node); acute ischemic myocardial event; thrombus formation; low cardiac output; stroke; renal, gastrointestinal or respiratory complications; sepsis; adjacent structural damage; and death.