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

Isolator Synergy™ Ablation Clamps

Company: Atricure

Model: EMR2

Approval: FDA/CE

The AtriCure Bipolar (Transpolar) System is intended for the ablation of cardiac tissue during surgery. The Atricure Bipolar System is comprised of a bipolar clamping hand-piece with integral cable (IsolatorTM), and a re-useable generator, (Ablation and Sensing Unit, ASU).

Features:

Uniform Lesion Formation

Isolator Synergy ablation clamp creates a uniform, column-shaped lesion.
Pulsating energy between the two pairs of electrodes creates a lesion from the core of the tissue outward.
The result is a robust, high-definition lesion.

Tissue Compression and Energy Delivery

Isolator Synergy jaws maintain consistent tissue pressure along the entire length of the clamp.
Energy is contained within the jaws, protecting adjacent tissues and structures.
Dynamic monitoring and adjustment of the output based upon tissue conductance delivers only the amount of energy necessary to form lesions.

Atraumatic Design

Sleek, atraumatic shaft and jaws allow you to glide around fragile tissue with confidence.
Tapered distal jaw facilitates placement through pursestrings and enhances visualization in tight anatomy.
In-line handle provides unimpeded motion and tactile feedback over a range of positions.

Benefits:

Energy is contained within the jaws, protecting adjacent tissues and structures.