Product Overview
OVERVIEW
The OsteoCool™ RF Ablation system is cooled radiofrequency (RF) ablation technology. It offers simultaneous, dual-probe capabilities for treating painful bone tumors.
INDICATIONS
• Intended for palliative treatment in spinal procedures by ablation of metastatic malignant lesions in a vertebral body
• Coagulation and ablation of tissue in bone during surgical procedures including palliation of pain associated with metastatic lesions involving bone in patients who have failed or are not candidates for standard therapy
KNOW WHERE THE HEAT IS GOING
• OsteoCool RF Ablation delivers energy to the site consistently.
Algorithms designed to perform optimally in bone
Defined proximal and distal ablation boundaries
• Predictable ablations
• Confidence in ablation zone mapping
CUSTOMIZE YOUR ABLATION OPTIONS
• Simultaneous ablation of adjacent or multiple levels in the spine
• Simultaneous ablation using two probes, such as bipedicular spine tumor ablation
• Ablation using one probe
• 7mm, 10mm, 15mm, and 20mm active tip sizes
• Multiple introducer gauge options
• Track ablation
TREAT PAIN FOR BETTER DAYS
Bone is the third most common location where cancerous cells metastasize.1 The most common locations for bone metastases include the spine, pelvis, and hip.
Metastatic bone disease occurs in 60% to 80% of cancer patients, most frequently among patients with primary malignancies of the breast, prostate, liver, and lung.
Bone metastases can affect quality of life, producing complications such as pain, fractures, and decreased mobility. In addition to these symptoms, they can cause mood changes such as depression and anxiety.
DISCOVER HOW OSTEOCOOL WORKS
Coaxial, bipolar technology delivers RF energy to the site, and automatically moderates power to keep RF heating within the desired treatment range. This reduces risk of potential thermal damage to adjacent tissue.5
The active tip of the ablation probe is internally cooled with circulating water. RF energy heats the tissue while circulating water moderates the temperature close to the active tip. This combination:
• Creates large volume lesions without excessive heating at the active tip
• Minimizes potential for char
• The OsteoCool RF ablation probes are sterile and intended for single use.
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