Epsila EV™ sternal & Epsila EV™ transverse tunneling tools
For defibrillation lead implantation
The Medtronic Epsila EV sternal and transverse tunneling tools are designed to deliver leads during the implantation procedure of the Aurora EV-ICD system.
Overview
The Medtronic Epsila EV sternal tunneling tool is designed to deliver an introducer to place an extravascular lead into the anterior mediastinum during implant of an extravascular implantable device system. The Medtronic Epsila EV transverse tunneling tool is designed to deliver the proximal portion of an extravascular lead to the device pocket during implant of an extravascular implantable device system.
Product features
Epsila EV™ Sternal tunneling tool1
- Handle
- Thumb tab
- Stainless steel tunneling rod
- External guide (removable)
SafeSheath®* II hemostatic peel-away introducer system†2
The SafeSheath®* II hemostatic peel-away introducer system is a specialized implant tool for the Aurora EV-ICD system that is used with the Epsila EV sternal tunneling tool. The SafeSheath II hemostatic peel-away introducer system is packaged and sold separately.
- 9 Fr diameter
- 19.13 cm length to fit with the Epsila EV sternal tunneling tool
Epsila EV™ transverse tunneling tool3
- Handle
- Channel for lead delivery
- Tunneling rod
Product information
Specifications
Sternal tunneling tool
| Physical characteristics |
|
|---|---|
| Length |
|
| Overall length |
35.5 cm |
| Tunneling length |
22.3 cm |
| Tunneling rod diameter |
3.0 mm (9 Fr) |
| Material |
|
| Handle |
Polycarbonate |
| Tunneling rod |
304 stainless steel |
| External guide |
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) |
| Recommended introducer |
|
| Diameter |
3.0 mm (9 Fr) |
| Length |
19.13 cm |
Transverse tunneling tool
| Physical characteristics |
|
|---|---|
| Length |
|
| Overall length |
36.1 cm |
| Tunneling length |
22.9 cm |
| Material |
|
| Handle |
Polycarbonate |
| Tunneling rod |
Polyetherimide |
Ordering information
| Product |
Description |
Model number |
|---|---|---|
| Epsila EV™ |
Sternal tunneling tool |
EAZ101 |
| SafeSheath®* II |
Hemostatic peel-away introducer system |
SSCL9 |
| Epsila EV™ |
Transverse tunneling tool |
EAZ201 |
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†
Use of a 9 Fr diameter, 19.13 cm long lead introducer is recommended for use with the Epsila EV sternal tunneling tool model EAZ1012.
References
1
Medtronic Epsila EV™ EAZ101 sternal tunneling tool Technical Manual.
2
Pressure Products SafeSheath II Hemostatic Tear-away Introducer System with Infusion Side Port Instructions For Use. 00SSII-MED/01 Pressure Products Medical Supplies, Inc., March, 2016.
3
Medtronic Epsila EV™ transverese tunneling tool Model EAZ201 technical manual.