Boston Scientific has set a “new standard for clinical innovation and therapy delivery” by integrating cardiac mapping and pulsed field ablation (PFA) into a single catheter.
Boston Scientific Sets ‘New Clinical Innovation Standard’ For Pulsed Field Ablation
Farawave Nav Ablation Catheter And Faraview Software CE Marked
Boston Scientific has integrated cardiac mapping and pulsed field ablation into a single catheter with the newly EU-approved Farawave Nav Ablation Catheter. Faraview Software also receives CE marking, allowing for visualization of catheter placement when delivering therapy.
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