The Arrow ACAT 2 Wave Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) system provides counter-pulsation support to the most unstable of IABP patients. Those with tachyarrhythmia's and variable pulse pressures, all while maintaining 1:1 assist and with full volume delivery to the catheter. The Arrow AutoCAT 2 console, when combined with the FiberOptic IAB technology, utilizes a physiologic timing algorithm called WAVE that provides uncompromised patient support to a broad range of patients.
The Arrow ACAT 2 system is integrated with AutoPilot which is designed to make automatic operation adjustments in the timing and triggering parameters. This optimizes counter-pulsation support in patients with a wide range of conditions. The AutoCat 2 system uses fiber-optic technology and a physiology-based timing algorithm, WAVE, to deliver beat-specific support.
The ACAT 2 provides precise helium pulses to an Intra-Aortic catheter, assisting an injured or failing heart. The AutoCat 2 WAVE is portable and designed for use in any hospital or transport setting, including ambulance and LifeFlight aircraft. The design includes a menu-driven, removable user-interface display with a 360 degree rotation and 45 degree tilt when mounted. The chassis and housing provides easy access to consumables, storage for cables and accessories, and rugged, shock-absorbing protection for precision components.
The Arrow ACAT 2 Series has two models, the ACAT 2 and the ACAT 2 WAVE. Each model performs the same operations and functions with one exception. The ACAT 2 WAVE can accept a FiberOptix Arterial pressure sensor from Arrow IAB catheters with this feature. The FiberOptix sensor provides high fidelity, virtually real-time AP signal which allows a unique physiologic timing algorithm to be available. The WAVE algorithm monitors the ECG and AP waveforms or AP waveform only to determine the inflation timing setting in real-time. This timing algorithm monitors the patients AP signal on a beat to beat basis and adjusts inflation timing for that specific beat.
When the FiberOptix signal is available, it is selected and the WAVE timing algorithm is used automatically. All other functions of the pump are the same between the two models.
The ACAT 2 series IABP system utilizes advanced computer technology to select and maintain precise IAB inflation and deflation timing and triggering based on current physiological data from the patient. The system offers two modes of operation, the AutoPilot mode, where most functions are automatically selected and controlled by the IABP and Operator mode where the user has control over most settings and selections.
The system consists of two components: the pump control/display module and the pneumatic drive module with attached wheels for easy transport. A 12-foot (3.6M) communication cable connects the pump control module to the pneumatic drive module. The exterior of the ACAT 2 Series is constructed of structural foam for reduced weight and high durability during transport. To allow you to maximize the amount of working space during operation, the pump control/display module can be removed for optimum convenience.
This Series of IABP is an advanced microprocessor-based system designed for in hospital and transport applications. It is compact, lightweight, and can run with a full operational capability of a minimum of 90/1800 minutes on battery power.