Biosense Webster announced the launch of CARTO 3 System Version 8, the latest version of the company's leading three-dimension (3D) heart mapping system used in cardiac ablation procedures. The software features new modules including the CARTO ELEVATE Module and CARTOSOUND FAM Module, designed for efficiency, reproducibility, and accuracy for electrophysiologists performing catheter ablation procedures to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other arrhythmias.
New optional CARTO 3 System Version 8 modules include:
CARTOSOUND FAM: the first use of an artificial intelligence algorithm, cleared by the FDA in intracardiac ultrasound for Biosense Webster. The algorithm enables automatic generation of the left atrial anatomy before inserting the catheter to the left atrium, saving time while also providing a highly accurate map.
CARTO ELEVATE: incorporates several new features designed to meet electrophysiologists' needs:
- Multipolar with the OPTRELL Mapping Catheter for localized unipolar signals to significantly reduce far field potentials and provide a more accurate activation map;
- Complex signals identification for efficient and reproducible identification of critical areas of interest when diagnosing the arrhythmia;
- Pattern acquisition to automatically track arrhythmia burden pre- and post-ablation, enabling a more informed decision of the relevant premature activation map; and
- Enhanced CONFIDENSE Module to create optimized maps with higher overall Smart Index scores, ensuring maps are continuously improved.
