Abbott (St. Jude Medical) Bipolar Pacing Leads – Tendril™ STS, IsoFlex™ Optim™, and PACEL™ Catheters

St. Jude Medical, now part of Abbott Laboratories, offers several bipolar pacing leads designed for reliable cardiac pacing and sensing. Here are key details of some notable models:​

Tendril™ STS Pacing Lead (Model 2088TC):

• Connector Type: IS-1 Bipolar​
• Lead Introducer Size: Minimum 6F​
• Lead Body Diameter: 1.9 mm​
• Fixation Mechanism: Extendable/Retractable Helix​
• Electrode Configuration:
  • Tip: Helix electrode​
  • Ring: Cylindrical electrode​
• Electrode Spacing (Tip to Ring): 10 mm​
• Lead Tip Length (Helix Extension): 2 mm
• Lead Body Insulation: Optim™ insulation with exterior Fast-Pass™ coating
• Available Lengths: 46 cm, 52 cm, 58 cm, 65 cm, 100 cm​
• MR Conditional: Yes (select lengths)​

Note: The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is not specified in the available information.

IsoFlex™ Optim™ Pacing Lead:

• Lead Shape: Straight or J-shaped​
• Lead Lengths: 46 cm, 52 cm, 58 cm​
• Fixation Mechanism: Tines (passive fixation)​
• Connector Type: IS-1 Bipolar​
• Minimum Introducer Size: 7F​urethane and silicone)​
• Electrode Configuration:
  • Tip Electrode Surface Area: 8.5 mm²​
  • Ring Electrode Surface Area: 16 mm²​
• Steroid Elution: Yes (to reduce inflammation and lower pacing thresholds)​

Note: The GTIN is not specified in the available information.

PACEL™ Bipolar Pacing Catheters:

• Tip Shapes and Sizes:
  • 60-degree curve tip available in 4F to 7F sizes with 1 cm and 2.5 cm electrode spacing options​
  • Right heart curve tip available in 4F to 7F sizes with 1 cm electrode spacing​
  • Straight tip available in 5F with 1 cm electrode spacing​