Comparison Results

Company: Medtronic

Model: 49261

Approval: FDA/CE

The Medtronic Cardioblate® GeminiTM Surgical Ablation Device is a hand held, bipolar radiofrequency ablation device intended to ablate soft tissue during general surgery. It has a saline irrigation system to deliver fluid at the contact point between the tissue and electrode to cool the tissue during radiofrequency energy delivery.

Specifications:

Energy Source: Irrigated Radiofrequency

Features:

The Gemini™-x model features greater jaw curve that allows for a “top-down” or “bottom-up” vertical port access approach. A new jaw design accommodates tissue of varying thickness.

Benefits:

RF trigger gives surgeon complete control of energy delivery

Cardioblate® BP2 Irrigated Surgical Ablation System

Company: Medtronic

Model: NA

Approval: FDA/CE

The Cardioblate® BP2 System utilizes irrigated RF energy to provide surgeons with a means to ablate tissue easily and simply with confidence that the lesions are transmural. As a result, the Cardioblate® BP2 system allows you to perform surgical ablation procedures in a more timely manner.

Specifications:

Energy Source: Radiofrequency

Longer active electrodes (7 cm)

Features:

New flexible neck and longer/slimmer malleable electrodes allow shaping of the device as the situation requires. Just bend and go!
Longer active electrodes (7 cm) minimize steps. Sleek, tapered electrodes are easy to place.
Simply rotate the head or shape the malleable electrodes as the situation requires.
The irrigated advantage: With over 25,000 cases of irrigated RF ablation using the Cardioblate® System, it's clear that irrigation is the key to creating transmural lesions.
The versatility you need: The Cardioblate® BP2 System includes both a bipolar device and a monopolar pen, allowing surgeons to modify lesion patterns to meet patient requirements.

Benefits:

The irrigated advantage: With over 25,000 cases of irrigated RF ablation using the Cardioblate® System, it's clear that irrigation is the key to creating transmural lesions.