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GE Healthcare announced new versions of the Vivid i and Vivid q Cardiovascular Ultrasound systems

GE Healthcare and Biosense Webster, Inc. (BWI) announced new versions of the Vivid i and Vivid q Cardiovascular Ultrasound systems, with support for two new intracardiac echo (ICE) catheters. The Vividi systems with version BT10 software now support the Biosense Webster Acunav 8F ICE catheter. The 8F catheter has a 33% smaller cross sectional area than the AcuNav 10F catheter, making it well suited for patients that cannot tolerate a larger catheter.

The companies also announced new support of the Vividi and Vividq systems with the SoundStar 3D ICE catheters, as well as compatibility for the Vividi and Vividq systems with the Biosense Webster CartoXP system with the CartoSound version 9.7 software module. The CARTOSOUND Module and SOUNDSTAR 3D Catheter integrate real-time intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging into the CARTO System environment, enhancing visualization and navigational confidence during complex EP procedures.

Biosense Webster is a pioneer in EP diagnostic catheters and is an innovative provider of advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and mapping tools. GE and Biosense first announced the intent to create a combined AcuNav catheter/Vivid i system at HRS in 2009 and offered the first unit for sale, with support for the Biosense Webster 10F ICE catheter, in October 2008.

The small and compact Vivid i systems deliver imaging performance comparable that of today’s high-end console ultrasound systems without crowding the lab. Combined with the exceptional ICE catheter technology performance and navigational versatility of the ACUSON AcuNavTM 10F and 8F ultrasound catheter, the system helps cardiologists confidently navigate complex interventional procedures for a wide range of patients.

According to Hooman Hakami, General Manager, Interventional at GE Healthcare, “Customers value the ICE images they are getting from the Vividi system using the AcuNav 10F catheter. Support for these new ICE catheters from our partner, Biosense Webster, l allows our customers to utilize the Vividi system for a wider population of patients and procedures.”

ABOUT GE Healthcare :
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Source: GE Healthcare