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S-CATH Esophageal Temperature Probe

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Designed for the Unique Needs of the OR and EP Lab

During therapeutic procedures, esophageal temperatures can change quickly.  S-CATH provides faster, more accurate temperature detection to both HOT and COLD temperature changes. The probe deploys an array of 12 fully insulated, fast response temperature sensors on a uniquely designed soft, flexible, “S” shape providing Edge-to-Edge coverage.

Designed for the Unique Needs of the OR and EP Lab

Specifications and Ordering Information

Number of Temperature Sensors

12 (+1 400-Series Thermistor)

Shape of Deployed Array

Flexible S-Shape positions 12 sensor array throughout the esophagus

Type of Temperature Sensor

Thermistor

Temperature Measurement Range

0ºC to 45ºC

Temperature Accuracy

± 0.3ºC from 25-45ºC
± 0.4ºC from 0-24.9ºC

Probe Diameter (OD)

10 French / 3.3 mm

Usable Length

65 cm (tip to connector housing)

Sensor Band Material

Copper

Sensor Band Length

2.5 mm

Exposed Metal (per sensor)

None

Probe Shaft Material

Polyurethane (Barium-loaded) with Medical-grade Pebax® Coating

Radiopaque

Yes

Connector (s)

Unidirectional Connector to Cable

Electrical Safety

Meets IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1: 2012 when used with CIRCA Scientific Interconnect Cable and Monitor

# of Stylets

1

Packaging Unit

1 unit / shelf box

Packaging Description

Thermoform tray with cover

Sterilization

Non-sterile

Expiration

Three years from date of manufacture

Key Benefits

Response Time

An independent study of 198 applications in 10 patients, the S-CATH recognized an initial temperature rise of 0.2ºC 17 seconds faster than a single sensor probe.1

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Edge to Edge Coverage

In the same study, a temperature rise of >2.0°C was recorded 40 times by the S-CATH. Single sensor probes missed 90% of those temperature rises.1

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RF Antenna Effect

PEBAX coating electrically insulates temperature sensors so there is no bare metal exposure.

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Lateral Positioning Problems

Linear and single sensor temperature probes, no matter how fast, are prone to far lateral positioning in the esophagus.

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How Can S-CATH Help You?

Click the button below to learn more about how the S-CATH Esophageal Temperature Probe can be utilized in your therapeutic procedures.

S-CATH Resources

S-CATH Accessories

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CIRCA Interconnect Cable

The CIRCA S-CATH Interconnect Cable is designed to connect the CIRCA S-CATH™ and the S-CATH™ M to the CIRCA Temperature Monitoring System™.

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CIRCA Temperature Standard

The CIRCA Temperature Standard is used to verify the accuracy of the CIRCA Temperature Monitoring System™.

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CIRCA Data Transfer Drive

The CIRCA USB Data Transfer Drive is used to download temperature data files from the CIRCA Temperature Monitoring System™.

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Regulatory Information

Indications for Use

The Esophageal Temperature Probe is intended for continuous temperature monitoring. The radiopaque probe is designed for placement in the esophagus.

Regulatory Clearances

FDA 510(k)

References

1 Tschabrunn, CM, et al., Comparison between single- and multi-sensor esophageal temperature probes during atrial fibrillation ablation: thermodynamic characteristics, Europace 2015 doi:10.1093/europace/ euu356.

2 Electrical and Thermal Effects of Esophageal Temperature Probes on Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Results from a Computational Modeling Study; Pérez JJ, d’Avila A, Aryana A and Berjano E, ; doi: 10.1111/jce.12630