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Tendril STS

Pacing Leads

Clinical Evidence

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Tendril Pacing Leads

The Clinically proven Tendril™ STS pacing lead has been enhanced with the addition of SurGrip™ technology, providing a new level of secure fixation and advanced lead protection.

The Tendril STS with SurGrip technology provides a reliable, safe and 'No Wait' MRI-ready solution with the performance you can depend on.

NEW Suture Sleeve with SurGrip Technology

 

  • New SurGrip Technology provides secure fixation with a uniquely designed channel and novel geomtery1
  • Wider spacing and less force results in easier-tie-down, accommodating a reange of implant techniques1
  • The novel design minimizes possible lead damage due to overtightening, providing enhanced lead protection1
Closeup of Tendril Suture Sleeve

12% increase

in cut-through resistance1

54% increase

in lead crush resistance1

106% increase

in lead slip force resistance (tied to 4 lbs.)1

 

RELIABLE

Tendril's reliable performance delivers confidence through actively monitoring long-term data.

Heart icon with EKG through middle

>3 million

implants worldwide2

13 YEARS

of implants2

92.21% 

lead survival at 134 months2

3,886

actively monitored leads2

Optim Lead Insulation for Long-term Durability

Minimize lead abrasion with Optim™ lead insulation, a unique hybrid material that:

  • Blends the biostability and flexibility of silicone with the durability and lubricity of polyurethane
  • Provides abrasion resistance to minimize the risk of lead-on-lead and lead-on-can abrasion in multi-lead systems3
  • Offers flexibility and lubricity for improved handling3

SAFE

Safer 6-French design features a thing profile pacing lead designed for flexibility and ease of handling for a safer and easier venous introduction.4

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Thin, 6F Profile Design:

  • Improves venous passage and accommodates additional leads within a single vessel
  • Reduces the risk of rib or clavicle crush and venous thrombosis
  • Affords more options for lead access in a small cephalic vein

Thin Lead Profile 

Thin lead body for safer and easier venous introduction. Ease implantation with the small diameter lead, compatible with a 6F introducer.

The Thin Profile is Designed to:

  • Improve venous passage
  • Accommodate additional leads within a single vessel
  • Reduce the risk of rib-clavicle crush and venous thrombosis
  • Provide more options for lead access in a small cephalic vein
Size Comparison of 6 French Introducer compared to 7 French

Soft Silicone Tip

Soft silicone tip allows for more compliance at the lead-endocardium interface and enhances implant safety.

  • Four raised pads on the silicone tip increase the heart tissue and lead contact surface area
  • Increase in lead tip surface area of 35%5  over 6F leads without a soft silicone tip
  • Unique soft silicone tip technology that can reduce lead tip pressure by 30%
Tendril Pacing Lead Helix

An increase in lead tip surface
area of 35%4

Circle graph showing 30% mean tip pressure reduction for the Tendril STS lead compared to conventional 6F lead

A tip pressure reduction of 30% (mean)4

NO WAIT MRI*

Ensures patients can get the care they need, when they need it, with MRI-ready portfolio solutions.

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0 days wait time

versus 42 days for competitive systems5-7

1.5T and 3T 

both MRI-ready systems**

22.7%

of MRI scans are urgent or emergent8

CONTACT YOUR ABBOTT REPRESENTATIVE
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT 
Abbott Tendril STS with new SurGrip Technology

Device and Lead Combinations

Implanted devices and lead combinations are MR conditional.

Assurity MRI™ Pacemakers

Tendril™ STS 2088TC – 46, 52, 58 cm
Tendril MRI™ LPA1200M — 46, 52, 58 cm

Two Assurity MRI Pacemakers

Entrant™ ICD
Gallant™ ICD

Tendril STS 2088TC – 46, 52 cm
Tendril MRI LPA1200M – 46, 52 cm
Durata™ 7120Q – 58, 65 cm
Durata 7122Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA220Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA210Q – 58, 65 cm

Entrant ICD and Gallant ICD Devices

Ellipse™ ICD
Fortify Assura™ ICD

Tendril STS 2088TC – 46, 52 cm
Tendril MRI LPA1200M – 46, 52 cm
Durata™ 7120Q – 58, 65 cm
Durata 7122Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA220Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA210Q – 58, 65 cm

Fortify Assura ICD and Ellipse VR ICD

Quadra Allure MP™ CRT-P

Tendril STS 2088TC – 46, 52, 58 cm
Quartet™ 1456Q/1457Q1458Q/1458QL – 86 cm
**PM3562 only

Two Quadra Allure MP RF CRT-Ps

Entrant™ CRT-D
Gallant™ CRT-D

Tendril STS 2088TC – 46, 52 cm
Tendril MRI LPA1200M – 46, 52 cm
Durata™ 7120Q – 58, 65 cm
Durata 7122Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA220Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA210Q – 58, 65 cm
Quartet™ 1456Q/1457Q1458Q/1458QL – 86 cm

Entrant CRT-D and Gallant CRT-D Devices

Quadra Assura™ CRT-D
Quadra Assura™ MP CRT-D

Tendril STS 2088TC – 46, 52 cm
Tendril MRI LPA1200M – 46, 52 cm
Durata™ 7120Q – 58, 65 cm
Durata 7122Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA220Q – 58, 65 cm
Optisure™ LDA210Q – 58, 65 cm
Quartet™ 1456Q/1457Q1458Q/1458QL – 86 cm

Two Quadra Assura MP CRT-Ds

Tendril Pacing Leads MR Conditional Features**

Magnet (Tesla)1.5T, 3T
Scan TypeFull-body
Scanner ModeNormal Operating Mode

 

 

 

Implantable Cardiac Device Product Performance Reports

Part of our commitment to quality is keeping medical professionals and their patients informed about how well our devices work. We release two reports a year detailing overall performance and reliability of our implantable cardiac devices and leads.

Read the reports here
Manuals & Resources

Manuals & Resources

Cardiovascular Products

Cardiovascular Products

Customer Service

Customer Service

References

*No miminum length of time requirement between implant and MRI scan. Stability of pacing capture thresholds is required prior to MRI scan.

**For additional information about specific MR Conditional and lead model numbers, including warnings, precautions, adverse conditions to MRI scanning and potential adverse events, please refer to the Abbott MRI-Ready Systems Manual or check our MRI Ready resources.

 

  1. 6Fr Suture Sleeve R&T Data. Doc. 90619024.
  2. Abbott. Product Performance Report. 2021. 2nd edition. SJM-ELP-90869810 REV A.
  3. Jenney C, Tan J, Karicherla A, Burke J, Helland J. A new insulation material for cardiac leads with potential for improved performance. Heart Rhythm. 2005;2(5).
  4. Mechanical and System Product Verification Test Report Tendril STS 1988TC and 2088TC, Report No.50009843/50025428.
  5. Medtronic. Medtronic Azure‡ MRI Surescan‡ /Astra‡ MRI Surescan‡ pacing systems MRI technical manual. 2016 Medtronic, M964377A001 B. Accessed December 18, 2020.
  6. Boston Scientific. Imageready‡ MR Conditional Pacing Systems MRI technical guide. Boston Scientific, 360167-003 EN US 2019-07. Accessed December 18, 2020.
  7. Biotronik. ProMRI‡ System Technical Manual. Biotronik, 5/13/20, MN062r11. Accessed January 11, 2020.
  8. Strom JB, Whelan JB, Shen C, Zheng SQ, Mortele KJ, Kramer DB. Safety and utility of magnetic resonance

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