The Cannula: Providing Trans-Diaphragmatic
Access to the Posterior of the Atrium
Access to the Posterior of the Atrium
The Convergent Procedure uses a trans-diaphragmatic approach that provides physicians the ability to access the posterior region of a beating heart. This closed chest approach utilizes the cannula as an access device and conduit for the ablation device and endoscope.
This allows surgeons direct visualization while ablating on the posterior of the heart. nContact is the first ablation company that allows direct access to the posterior of the atrium without handling the heart. By accessing the heart through the diaphragm, the need for chest incisions is eliminated. This SUBTLE™ access created by the physician using the cannula enables a truly closed chest endoscopic approach.