Abbott Livewire 402032 Steerable EP Catheter – Large Curl, Deflectable Tip, Sterile

Abbott (St. Jude Medical) Livewire Steerable EP Catheter | 6F | Large Curl | 402032

The Abbott 402032 (formerly St. Jude Medical) is a high-performance diagnostic catheter engineered for complex intracardiac mapping and arrhythmia evaluation. As a centerpiece of the Livewire™ series, this catheter is designed to provide the tactile feedback and torque response necessary for navigating difficult anatomical regions, such as the tricuspid annulus or the coronary sinus.

Featuring a 6 French (6F) diameter and a Large Curl (Type X) distal configuration, the 402032 offers an extended reach profile. This is particularly advantageous in dilated heart chambers or for reaching posterior atrial structures where a standard or small curl would lack sufficient contact or stability.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Abbott (St. Jude Medical)

• Model / REF: 402032

• Product Type: Steerable Diagnostic EP Catheter

• Diameter: 6 French (6F)

• Curve Type: Large Curl (X)

• Usable Length: 115 cm

• Electrode Material: Platinum (for high-fidelity signal acquisition)

• Tip Electrode: 2 mm

• Steering Mechanism: Ergonomic Rotary Dial (Bi-directional)

• Shaft Material: Radiopaque Polyurethane

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Precision Rotary Steering: The integrated rotary dial on the handle allows for fine-tuned, incremental deflection of the distal tip. This mechanical precision is critical for maintaining stable electrode-to-endocardium contact, ensuring consistent diagnostic electrograms.

• Superior Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Utilizing high-purity platinum electrodes, the Livewire provides exceptionally clean signals. This high fidelity is essential for identifying fragmented potentials or localizing accessory pathways during complex EP studies.

• High-Torque Shaft Dynamics: The polyurethane shaft is engineered for 1:1 torque transmission. When the handle is rotated, the distal tip responds with minimal "whip," allowing for predictable placement even through tortuous venous access.

• Enhanced Fluoroscopic Visibility: The radiopaque properties of the shaft and the high-density electrodes provide a clear silhouette under X-ray, reducing "search time" and radiation exposure for the patient and clinical staff.

• Atraumatic Design: The 6F profile and flexible tip segment are designed to minimize the risk of cardiac wall perforation or vascular trauma during aggressive mapping maneuvers.

Applications

• Diagnostic Electrophysiology Studies (EPS): Standardized mapping of the RA, RV, and His-bundle regions.

• Arrhythmia Localization: Identifying the origin of atrial tachycardias or ventricular ectopy.

• Accessory Pathway Mapping: Navigating the mitral or tricuspid valves to identify bypass tracts (e.g., Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome).

• Research & Training: High-fidelity simulation of cardiac electrical pathways in veterinary or educational environments.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New / Never Used — Pristine Condition.

• Packaging: Individually sealed in original manufacturer’s sterile peel-pouch.

• Verification: Original Abbott/SJM labels, UDI, and lot numbers are fully intact.

• Clinical Disclaimer: If the sterile barrier is intact but the manufacturer’s expiration date has passed (e.g., 2019/2021), this device is sold strictly for educational, training, veterinary, or non-clinical research purposes in 2026.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a reinforced triangular or flat-pack box to ensure the 115 cm shaft remains perfectly straight and the distal curl mechanism is not under tension during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.