ViewMate Ultrasound Console & ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter

421,000+

Procedures Worldwide1

Use the ViewMate™ Ultrasound Console with ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE Catheter to visualize cardiac structures, blood flow and devices within the heart.

Increased Productivity with a Fully Featured System

The ViewMate™ Ultrasound Console features comprehensive imaging capabilities, which can eliminate the need for additional imaging equipment to be transported to the lab.1

  • Multi-transducer port connects three transducers simultaneously, which allows for quick selection of transducer based on clinical need (ICE, Transthoracic, Transesophageal and Vascular).
  • Choose multiple imaging modes (2-D, M-Mode, Pulsed Wave, Continuous Wave, Color Doppler, Tissue Doppler Imaging**).
Image of the left pulmonary veins (with blood flow from veins as denoted in orange) as viewed from the right atrium using the ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE Catheter.

Streamline Procedures Single-Handedly1

The ViewFlex™ Xtra Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) Catheter provides seamless maneuverability, allowing physicians to focus more on the procedure and less on catheter manipulation to enhance workflow efficiency.

ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter

Reduce Complications with Ice-Guided Ablation

Cardiac Complications2

Such as pericardial effucsion, tamponade, thrombus formation, pulmonary vein stenosis, with microbubbles detected as a result of overheating.3

59% decrease

Cardiac Perforations (0.25% vs 1.3%)2

81% decrease

In-Hospital Mortality (0.72 hazard ratio)4

28% decrease

Bold Solutions
to Challenge AFIB

Manuals & Technical Resources

Manuals & Technical Resources

Order Cardiovascular Products

Cardiovascular Products

Customer Service

Customer Service

**Not available with ICE.

References

  1. Abbott. Data on File. Report 90094426.
  2. Aldhoon B, et al. Complications of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in a high-volume centre with the use of intracardiac echocardiography. Europace (2013) 15, 24–32.
  3. Goya M, et al. The use of intracardiac echocardiography catheters in endocardial ablation of cardiac arrhythmia: Meta-analysis of efficiency, effectiveness, and safety outcomes. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2020;31:664–673.
  4. Isath A, et al. Does the use of intracardiac echocardiography during atrial fibrillation catheter ablation improve outcomes and cost? A nationwide 14-year analysis from 2001 to 2014. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology 61 (3) p.461-468.

MAT-2302212 v1.0

Indications, Safety & Warnings

ViewMate™ Ultrasound Console

Indications

This device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of ophthalmic; fetal/obstetric, gynecological; abdominal (renal, GYN/pelvic); intra-operative (abdominal, thoracic, and vascular), intra-operative neurological; pediatric; small organ (thyroid, breast, testes, etc), adult and neonatal cephalic; trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, trans-cranial, trans-esophageal (non-cardiac and cardiac); musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial); 3-D/4-D; cardiac — adult/pediatric/fetal; echo, intra-cardiac; pelvic; peripheral vascular; harmonic tissue and contrast imaging and tissue elasticity.

Warnings

Use only transducers that are specifically approved and licensed for the ultrasound system. If the proper identification of a connected transducer is not displayed on screen, do not proceed with its use. The transducer must be removed from patient contact before application of a high-voltage defibrillation.

The system is not intended for use in conjunction with high frequency (HF) surgical equipment (tissue ablation devices). Do not use transducers connected to the ultrasound system on patients while HF surgical devices are in use.

Precautions

Long-term exposure to ultrasound should be minimized. Although there have been no confirmed adverse effects produced by diagnostic levels of ultrasound, unnecessary patient exposure to ultrasound energy should be avoided, especially in the Doppler mode. The system is not indicated for differentiation between malignant and benign breast lesions.

Portential Adverse Events

Although temporary intracardiac catheter sonography procedures have been proven to be safe, the physician should also be aware that complications can occur with the use of any cardiac catheter:

  • Bleeding, hematoma or thrombus at the catheter introduction site
  • Cardiac irritability
  • Catheter kinking or excessive bending
  • Infection/sepsis
  • Intercostal or phrenic nerve stimulation

MAT-2302213 v1.0

ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter

Indications

The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is indicated for use in adult and adolescent pediatric patients to visualize cardiac structures, blood flow and other devices within the heart.

Contraindications

The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is contraindicated if there is an occurrence of conditions which create unacceptable risk during catheterization. The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is contraindicated if the patient has a mechanical tricuspid valve (a prosthetic tissue valve is permissible). The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is contraindicated if the patient has any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, contraindicates the placement and use of the cardiac catheter or internal ultrasound. The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is contraindicated if the patient has ongoing sepsis or known hypercoagulable state where the catheter could serve as a focal point for septic or bland thrombus formation.

Warnings

The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is to be used only with the ViewFlex™ Catheter Interface Module, the ViewMate™ and the Philips‡ CX50 ultrasound consoles. Any other use or inappropriate electrical connection may pose a serious risk to patient safety. The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter includes a 9F shaft. The physician should consider anatomical size restrictions if considering use of the ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter on pediatric patients. The ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter is to be used for ultrasound imaging only.

Cautions and Precautions

Do not bend, kink, stretch, or forcefully wipe the catheter. These actions may damage the catheter. Have antiarrhythmic drugs, an external defibrillator, and respiratory assist equipment available in case of complications during the use of this device.

Potential Adverse Events

Although temporary intracardiac catheter sonography procedures have been proven to be safe, the physician should also be aware that complications can occur with the use of any cardiac catheter. Risks that may be associated with the use of the ViewFlex™ Xtra ICE catheter are those that may be encountered with the introduction and placement of any temporary cardiac catheter or pacing lead. Additional risk may also be incurred as a result of the delivery of electrical energy during internal defibrillation. Specific risks include, but are not limited to: bleeding, hematoma or thrombus at the catheter introduction site, cardiac irritability, catheter kinking or excessive bending, infection/sepsis, and intercostal or phrenic nerve stimulation.

MAT-2302214 v1.0