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FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution

<p>The FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution pairs with commercially available sheaths for both mechanical and radiofrequency (RF) crossing.</p>

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Features

Zero exchange workflow

The integrated needle/dilator design removes the need for needle, guidewire, transseptal, and therapeutic sheath exchanges. The FlexCath Cross™ system helps reduce procedural time of transseptal access by up to 49.9% on average in comparison with traditional mechanical solutions.1,2

Zero sheath exchanges

Dilators compatible with leading industry sheaths eliminate the need for separate transseptal and therapeutic sheaths.

49.9%

average reduction in time
for transseptal access1,2

Watch the video to understand more about the FlexCath Cross product
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"Medtronic integrated needle, when used with steerable sheath, allows for 'zero exchange' during transeptal access, eliminating the need to exchange sheaths and dilators."

— Dr. Nikola Pavlović | Head of Arrhythmology Department | Clinical Hospital Dubrava | Zagreb, Croatia

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This is a close-up image of the Medtronic FlexCath Contour™ steerable sheath with the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal system.

 

Versatility for your transseptal access

Choose the FlexCath Cross™ model that fits with your existing sheath preferences for transseptal access. The FlexCath Cross™ system is compatible with the following compatible, industry-leading introducers and with both mechanical and radiofrequency (RF) crossing.†

This is an image of the Abbott Agilis™* NxT steerable introducer with the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution.

Abbott Agilis™* NxT
steerable introducer‡

This is a close-up image of the BioSense Webster CARTO VIZIGO™* bi-directional guiding sheath with the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution.

BioSense Webster CARTO VIZIGO™*
bi-directional guiding sheath‡

This is a close-up image of the Boston Scientific Watchman™* TruSeal™* and FXD™* access systems with the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution.

Boston Scientific Watchman™* TruSeal™* and FXD™* access systems‡

This is a close-up image of the Abbott Swartz™* braided SL1 transseptal guiding introducer with the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution.

Abbott Swartz™* braided transseptal guiding introducer, SL1‡

Dr. Stephen Gaeta treating his AF patients

In treating his atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, Dr. Gaeta, a seasoned electrophysiologist (EP), shares his experience using FlexCath Cross™ transseptal needle to gain left atrial access and how a zero exchange workflow plays an important role.

Dr. Stephen Gaeta, MD, talks about his experience using the FlexCath Cross™ transseptal solution in his AFib procedures.

Cross with control

The FlexCath Cross™ transseptal needle is designed to deploy only when activated for ease of control during transseptal puncture.

The FlexCath Cross™ needle only deploys when activated, designed for ease of control during transseptal puncture.

Competitive comparison of transseptal access solutions§

Feature

FlexCath Cross™

BRK™*4

SafeSept™*5

NRG™*6

VersaCross™*7

Integrated needle/guidewire design reduces exchanges

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x

x

x

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Spring-tensioned safety needle

✔

x

x

x

 x

Indicated for both mechanical and RF crossing

✔

x

x

x

 x

Reposition without requiring wire/needle exchange

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x

x

x

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Engineered to pair with leading sheaths

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x

x

x

 x

 

Specifications

This is an image of the FlexCath Cross™ dilator and needle with numbered callouts to identify specifications.
 
  1. Guidewire
  2. Conforms to any sheath curve
  3. Integrated needle (advances 4–6 mm)
  4. Dilator shaft
  5. EGM or RF energy connector
  6. Needle slide button
  7. Luer fitting guidewire lumen

Ordering information

Item number Description Compatible sheath
900300 FlexCath Cross™ — AG 61 cm Agilis™* NxT — 61 cm
900301 FlexCath Cross™ — AG 71 cm Agilis™* NxT — 71 cm
900302 FlexCath Cross™ — SL 63 cm Swartz™* SL1 — 63 cm
900303 FlexCath Cross™ — VZ 71 cm CARTO VIZIGO™* — 71 cm
900308 FlexCath Cross™ — WT 75 cm Watchman™* TruSeal™* and FXD™* access systems — 75 cm
900310 FlexCath Cross™ — FCC 65 cm, 10 Fr FlexCath Contour™ — 65 cm, 10 Fr
900311 FlexCath Cross™ — FCC 65 cm, 12 Fr FlexCath Contour™ — 65 cm, 12 Fr

 

TM* Third-party brands are trademarks of their respective owners.

† Based on one physician’s experience.

‡ For non-Medtronic products, refer to FDA-approved labeling for additional warnings, precautions, and indications information.

  1. Rizzi S, Pannone L, Monaco C, et al. First experience with a transseptal puncture using a novel transseptal crossing device with integrated dilator and needle. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022;65(3):731–737. doi:10.1007/s10840-022-01329-3.
  2. Ji et al. Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2022; 34(4);783-784
  3. HMP Global Learning Network. A new standard in cardiac ablation: zero-exchange workflow with Arnoldas Giedrimas, MD. Published July 2025. Accessed November 19, 2025.
  4. Abbott. BRK transseptal needles. Accessed September 11, 2025.
  5. Pressure Products. SafeSept™ transseptal guidewire. Accessed September 11, 2025.
  6. Boston Scientific. NRG™ transseptal needle. Accessed September 16, 2025.
  7. Boston Scientific. VersaCross™ access solution. Accessed September 16, 2025.