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MARCH 2008 NEWS 55 Fischer Medical Announces First ™ Sale of EPStim Continued from page 1 nder the supervision of Dr. David Margolis, the Midwest Regional Medical Center is launching one of the nation’s only outpatient EP facilities. The EPStim™ was first introduced at the HRS tradeshow in May 2007, and has been available since September 2007. FMTI is providing physicians with a choice between the familiar tactile control that is the basis of the Bloom DTU-215B Stimulator’s success, and the expanded capabilities that come with the EPStim™ features: mouse, touch-screen, keyboard, and automated protocol stimulation. Kent Kruse, FMTI’s Vice President of Sales, says that Fischer’s goal is to provide options to meet individual needs. He says,“With the flip of a switch, even mid-procedure, the doctor can access the mode that is most appropriate for the situation, whether it’s a matter of personal preference, or required by the specific patient case.” EPStim™ has the ability to interpret results of stimulation in real time to allow stimulation protocols to adjust. A switch on the front panel of the DTU-215B U enables instant switching from the EPStim™ mode to normal DTU-215B controls and stimulator settings. After reorganizing in early 2007, Fischer Medical is participating in a line-up of industry tradeshows, including the HRS show taking place in San Francisco in May 2008. (Stop by for a demonstration of the EPStim™ at Booth #728.) They are also working with their former customer base to provide service and support that is available and easily accessible through their Customer Support team. Fischer Medical Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures and markets medical technology in the general radiography, electrophysiology and surgical imaging systems arenas. FMTI’s roots go back to 1910, when H.G. Fischer, the oldest manufacturer of Xray imaging devices in the United States, began its operation in Chicago, Illinois. Since then, the company has brought to market such innovations as the Traumex (VersaRad) and the Bloom DTU-215 Stimulator. For more information, please visit: http://www.FischerMTI.com. St. Jude Medical Announces European CE Mark Approval of Integrated Irrigation Pump and Cardiac Ablation Generator esigned to enhance physicians' ability to perform successful cardiac ablations, the integrated components were developed for use together with the St. Jude Medical family of Therapy™ Cool Path™ irrigated catheters. “The pump has been designed for easy set up and seamless operation with our cardiac ablation generator and for compatibility with our Therapy Cool Path open-irrigated catheters,” said Peter Chen, president of Irvine Biomedical, Inc., a St. Jude Medical company. “Open-irrigated catheters have been proven to effectively create deeper and larger lesions while using less energy than standard therapy catheters.” In addition to simplicity in set up and operation, the Cool Point Irrigation Pump provides important control, monitoring and safety features. It enables physicians to program the flow rate they determine to be optimal — up to 40 milliliters per minute — and to monitor the total volume of irrigation solution delivered through an easy-to-read display. The pump’s proprietary tubing includes an in-line occlusion detector that monitors flow pressure between Continued from page 1 D pump head and catheter tip, providing an alert if flow pressure increases substantially relative to the flow rate — an indication that irrigation ports on the catheter tip may be blocked. In addition, the pump has redundant bubble detectors, each able to detect bubbles as small as two microliters (bubbles in the bloodstream can lead to embolism or stroke). The new generator is designed specifically for ease of use with the Cool Point Irrigation Pump. Providing up to 150 watts of power, it is programmed for fully-automated communication with the pump. Its display provides real-time indication of pump communication. An optional remote control is available for added convenience. The fully-integrated pump and generator accommodate the Therapy Cool Path family of open-irrigated catheters, which are designed to maintain lower tipto-tissue temperatures, thereby creating wider and deeper lesions. The Cool Path family was recently expanded with the European CE Mark approval of the Cool Path Duo irrigated ablation catheter, which is designed for uniform cooling of the entire length of the tip electrode. Featuring 12 irrigation ports — six on the proximal and six on the distal end of the electrode — the design of the Cool Path Duo has demonstrated measurable lower ablation electrode temperature when compared with a six-outlet port irrigated catheter. While providing uniform cooling with 12 irrigation ports, the Cool Path Duo flow rate is equivalent to that of a six-outlet port irrigated catheter. All Cool Path catheters have ergonomic handles designed for excellent maneuverability, and proprietary shafts that give physicians flexibility and resiliency, as well as torque for electrode placement and consistent response. The new integrated components will be launched in markets outside the United States early this year. St. Jude Medical is dedicated to making life better for cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide through excellence in medical device technology and services.The company has five major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiac surgery, cardiology and neuromodulation. For more information, please visit: http://www.sjm.com. http://www.FischerMTI.com http://www.sjm.com

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EP Lab Digest - March 2008 ECG 101: The Case of a Dizzy Patient with a Left Bundle Branch Block Delayed Defibrillation: Research and Results Interview with Paul S. Chan, MD Contents Letter from the Editor Spotlight Interview: St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Parent Heart Watch from 36,000 Feet… Perspectives from the Annual Leadership Conference Clinical Trial Overview: 2008 Are MRI-Safe Pacemakers and Leads on the Horizon? Q & A with J. Rod Gimbel, MD Navigating Tortuous Coronary Sinus Anatomy Using a Bipolar Lead Email Discussion Group: March 2008 Guidelines on ECG Interpretation Spotlight Interview Update: What Have We Learned? The Value of Educating Staff Events Calendar Industry News and Products Classifieds Advertisers Index In Memoriam

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