Adept Medical has announced two updated product launches, coinciding with the Society of Interventional Radiology’s 50th annual scientific meeting (29 March–2 April, Nashville, USA).
This includes the launch of the Retrograde IR Platform–Narrow, a complementary addition to its existing range, and the Overhead Arm Support MR Safe–Small. Both are available commercially from 14 April.
Developed in response to post-market feedback and extensive research, the new size Retrograde IR Platform–Narrow addresses the need for a more compact over-patient work surface for guidewire management during femoral access procedures.
It is designed for clinicians who prefer a compact surface, closer patient access, rail-mounted equipment clearance and compatibility with shorter wires and rapid exchange catheter systems. It remains easy to setup, offering operational security during instances of restlessness due to its positioning above the patient’s legs and ability to be locked in place, Adept Medical says in a press release.
It is height adjustable, radiolucent, durable, lightweight and continues to provide clinical benefits around the current practice of laying equipment on the mattress and patient, reducing the need to retrieve equipment from behind for a more ergonomic workflow.
“While a lot of customers found the wider platform really useful for placement of all their procedural devices, some customers did feedback to us that the width did restrict placement of some of their auxiliary rail mounted equipment. It was a no brainer to develop a narrow version that enabled this,” says Matt Lazenby, Adept Medical product development manager.
The Overhead Arm Support MR Safe–Small builds on Adept’s 2021 MR Safe model, developed in response to market feedback around a need to better support children and small adults.
The Small support is approved for use in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging centres with bore sizes of 600mm and larger and is compatible with any C-arm imaging system.
It features two strap mount locations per arm, positioned for shorter arm proportions while allowing flexibility for IV access. For added security and comfort, soft, pliable, latex-free polyurethane straps help secure the arms and reduce the risk of displacement.
“Our goal was to provide our customers with the same trusted support across a wider patient range. The new small size ensures better positioning and comfort for smaller patients while maintaining the ease of use and stability clinicians rely on,” says Mike Oxborough, Adept Medical senior product designer.
