AcQCross™️ Qx Integrated Transseptal Dilator/Needle

For transseptal access

AcQCross™ is an integrated transseptal solution with a zero exchange workflow and pairs with commercially available sheaths for both mechanical and radiofrequency (RF) crossing.

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Overview

The first and only transseptal access system specifically engineered to pair with commercially available sheaths, including the Medtronic FlexCath Advance™ steerable sheath.

The AcQCross™ system enables a zero exchange transseptal workflow, which adds efficiencies and simplifies left atrial access procedures. AcQCross™ is the only transseptal access system on the market cleared for both mechanical and RF crossing.

Product benefits

Zero exchange workflow

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

Versatility for your procedures

Choose the AcQCross™ model that fits with your existing sheath preferences for transseptal access. AcQCross™ is compatible with the following industry-leading introducers and with both mechanical and RF crossing.

Medtronic FlexCath Advance™ Steerable Sheath

Abbott Agilis™* NxT Steerable Introducer

Close-up of Acutus AcQGuide MINI catheter on white background

Acutus Medical AcQGuide™ MINI

BioSense Webster CARTO™* VIZIGO™* Bi-directional Guiding Sheath

Watchman™* TruSeal™* Access System

Merit Medical HeartSpan™* Sheath Introducer

Close-up of the Abbott Swartz braided SL1 transseptal guiding introducer on white background

Abbott Swartz™* Braided Transseptal Guiding Introducer, SL1

Cross with control.

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

AcQCross Qx dilator and needle on white background

Product information

Specifications

AcQCross dilator and needle with numbered spec callouts

Guidewire
Conforms to any sheath curve
Integrated needle (advances 4 mm)
Dilator shaft
EGM or RF energy connector
Needle slide button
Luer fitting guidewire lumen

Ordering information

Product name	Product description	Order number
AcQCross^™ — AG 61 cm	Agilis NxT — 61 cm	900300
AcQCross — AG 71 cm	Agilis NxT — 71 cm	900301
AcQCross — SL 63 cm	SL1 — 63 cm	900302
AcQCross — SL 81 cm	SL1 — 81 cm	900309
AcQCross — VZ 71 cm	CARTO VIZIGO — 71 cm	900303
AcQCross — FC 65 cm	FlexCath Advance — 65 cm	900304
AcQCross — MH 63 cm	Merit Medical HeartSpan Sheath — 63 cm	900306
AcQCross — MH 81 cm	Merit Medical HeartSpan Sheath — 81 cm	900307
AcQCross — WT 75 cm	Watchman TruSeal Access System — 75 cm	900308
AcQGuide^™ MINI-S with RF 65 cm — L2	65 cm, 90 deg, 8.5 F ID, 11 F OD	012852

Competitive comparison

Feature	AcQCross^™	BRK^™*	SafeSept^®*	NRG^®*	VersaCross^®*
Integrated guidewire design reduces exchanges	◾	x	x	x	◾
Indicated for use mechanically or with RF	◾	x	x	x	x
Reposition without requiring wire/needle exchange	◾	x	x	x	◾
Engineered to pair with leading sheaths	◾	x	x	x	x

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References

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. Published online August 9, 2022.

Yong Ji S, et al. Use of the Novel AcQCross Transseptal System Improves Procedural Efficiency Compared to Conventional Transseptal Puncture Technique. Presented at AF Symposium 2022.