ACIST CVi - System Description and Components

3 System Description
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e CVi system is an angiographic injection system used in interventional
cardiology, radiology, or vascular surgical procedures utilizing an endovascular
technique. e CVi system supplies radiopaque contrast media to a catheter
at a user-determined variable ow rate that can be instantaneously and
continuously varied.
e CVi system contains a motor-driven pump that delivers contrast media
to a patient catheter. e ow rate of contrast media from the injector to
the catheter can be controlled with a user actuated proportional control: the
AngioTouch® Hand Controller. e hand controller allows variable rate or xed
rate control when dispensing contrast media. When using the variable rate
feature, the CVi system allows the user to vary the ow rate from the injector
while simultaneously observing the angiographic procedure (for example, on a
uoroscope monitor).
e hand controller and other components are provided in angiographic
patient kits. e patient kits provide the interface between the CVi system and
an angiographic patient catheter (not supplied by ACIST).
If desired, blood pressure may be monitored through the system in conjunction
with the lab's monitoring equipment.
e CVi system is able to synchronize with certain X-ray imaging systems.
See Supported Imaging Systems on page 85 for additional information.
Synchronization is only possible provided the proper X-ray interface cable is
also purchased and installed.
Introduction
System Description