How to contact us: CardioTek Amerikalaan 70 6199 AE Maastricht – Airport The Netherlands Tel: +31-43-3656006 Fax: +31-43-3656007 info@cardiotek.com Simon création graphique réf. BP 3653 www.cardiotek.com EP-TRACER Profile of CARDIOTEK & EP-TRACER CardioTek B.V. CardioTek is a privately held company based in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Since the early 80s its two directors have been working closely with the group of Prof. Wellens and Brugada at the University in Maastricht in developing early versions of electrophysiological systems for the then experimental studies. The first contribution to the field of electrophysiology was a microprocessor based programmable stimulator offering QRS detection for synchronized pacing and automatic pacing protocols. This was followed by the development of the Personal Computer based multichannel intracardiac amplifier system for clinical mapping of WPW patients during surgery procedures. During the congress of “20 years of programmed stimulation” in Maastricht 1987, the first, PC-based, fully-fledged electrophysiological measurement system (EMS) was presented. During the 80s and 90s further developments led to four versions of EMS, culminating in the current EP-TRACER. With this experience and expertise CardioTek has managed to maintain a technological lead over its competitors. Throughout these developments CardioTek has focused on ease and speed of use, reliability, quality of signal, miniaturization and independence from any specific PC configuration. The company is totally dedicated to the design, manufacturing and marketing of EP systems. CardioTek prides itself on having worldwide, key-cardiologists as loyal customers that stimulate to continue development of leading-edge systems utilizing advanced technology. Milestones in the development process of the EP-TRACER. 1980 : First microprocessor based stimulator. 1982 : Presentation of Apple II as controller for this stimulator. 1984 : Presentation during IEEE Computers in Cardiology : Flexible multi-processor system to support electrophysiological investigation in animals. 1987 : Presentation during congress “ 20 years of programmed electrical stimulation of the heart”, Maastricht: A software based mapping system to support arrhythmia surgery. 1988 : Installation of the first fullyfledged EP system, PC-EMS, at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen. 1990 : Installation of the PC-EMS 2.0, miniaturized system at Barcelona. 1993 : Introduction of PC-EMS 3.0 designed for use during RF procedures. Introduction of the unique beatto-beat triggered display for Catheter positioning during WPW ablation procedures. 1995 : PC-EMS 4.0. The fully integrated amplifier-stimulator EP-system running under DOS. Introduction of the split-screen mode to detect conduction jumps in the AV conduction automatically. Other new features were pacemapping and template compare modes. 1998 : Experimental WINDOWS software version. 2000 : First prototype of the new generation EP system for WINDOWS. 2001 : CE marked EP-TRACER system working under WINDOWS 2000 with new SMD electronics produced by robots. 2002 : Introduction of the first LAPTOP based EP system. 2002 : CE marked EP-TRACER/102 with a total of 84 intracavitary channels with mapping facility for the 64 channel basket catheters. References. Dr. Pedro Brugada, Hospital OLV, Aalst, Belgium Dr. Josep Brugada, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain Dr. Joao Primo, Hospital Novo de Gaia, Oporto, Portugal Dr. Xu Chen, Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark Dr. Anders Kirstein Pederesen, Skejby Hospital, Arrhus, Denmark Dr. Jos Maessen, Maastricht, Hospital AZM, The Netherlands Dr. Edurado Sosa, INCOR, Sao Paulo, Brasil Dr. Angelo de Paola, Escola de Medicina, São Paulo, Brasil Dr. Jacob Atie, Clinica São Vincente, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Dr. Fernando Cruz, Hospital Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Dr. Rene Asenjo, Clinica Las Condes, Santiago, Chili Dr. Horacio Ruffa, Hospital Militar Central, Buenos Aires, Argentina Dr. Diego Vanegas, Hospital San Rafael, Bogota, Colombia Dr. Maurice Khoury, American University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon Dr. Yash Lockhandwala, KEM Hospital, Bombay, India Dr. Benito Alvarez, Hospital Benificiencia Espagnol, Mexico city, Mexico Dr. Stroobandt, Hospital Damiaan, Oostende, Belgium Dr. Peter Goethals, Hospital St Jan, Brussel, Belgium Dr. Eslami Pars General Hospital Tehran, Iran London Bridge Hospital U.K. Dr. Steen Jensen, Norrlands Universitetssjukhus, Umea, Sweden EP-TRACER, Electrophysiologic Measurement System Developed in Maastricht - The Netherlands, according to ideas and desires of electrophysiologists, EP-TRACER offers the perfect solution for electrophysiology. > Integrated Programmable Stimulator… The build-in two channel programmable stimulator can stimulate on all intracardiac inputs. It features high flexibility, ease of use and automatic decrement / increment of intervals. Sensing can be done on all channels. Dual monitor configuration Separate monitors for running, triggering or reviewing signals. > Perfect Signal Quality… All EP-TRACERs have 12 lead ECG, 6 pressure channels and 2 stimulator channels. Three models are available for 20, 52 or 84 intracavitary channels. EP-TRACER is famous for its high signal quality. > Controlled from one keyboard… The software provides complete control of amplifier and stimulator. Commands can be selected from menus or from short cuts. Signals are recorded on harddisk and can be archived on CD/DVD with common recorder software. Single monitor configuration Split screen for running, triggering or reviewing signals. Mobile Desk • Complete Mobile Dual Monitor EP system • Separate operator and monitoring display • Can be used in multiple rooms • Secondary monitor connections Mobile Cart • Complete mobile EP system • Single monitor • Split screen display • Can be used in multiple rooms • Secondary monitor connection Portable • Complete EP system in one bag • Can be used at multiple sites • Fast setup (approx. 10 min) • Secondary monitor connection EP-TRACER Pacing Before Ablation Recording during atrial stimulation by the Coronary Sinus catheter (red channel), ECG channels (selection) with HIS bundle recordings (green), CS catheter (white) and HALO catheter (blue). All catheter signals are clipped. Recording during sinus rithm. ECG channels (selection) with HIS bundle recordings (green), CS catheter (white) and HALO catheter (blue). All catheter signals are clipped. 1 3 2 FEATURES • Economic • Compact • Integrated programmable stimulator • Dual or single monitor versions • Easy use with Laptop Computer • Fibre Optic Link for USB connection • Beat to beat triggered display • Splitscreen with triggering on last stimulus • Pace mapping • Fast LaserJet paper output • Continuous storage on harddisk • Windows 2000 / XP software • Review version During RF application Recording during RF application on the RF catheter (yellow). ECG channels (selection) with HIS bundle recordings (green), CS catheter (white) and HALO catheter (blue). All catheter signals are clipped. 1 2 3 EP-TRACER38 20 Intracardiac channels EP-TRACER70 52 Intracardiac channels EP-TRACER102 84 Intracardiac channels