ACIST | CVi Contrast Delivery System®

Standardizing contrast injection.

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contrast injection
The ACIST | CVi® System standardizes
cardiovascular angiographic
imaging across all procedures, fromsmall injections in the coronaries
to large volumes in the ventricles
and peripheral vasculature. It’s theadvanced technology that physicians
and staff can rely on for consistency
and safety.

Protecting your patients

Reduce contrast volume by 40%5

As interventional procedures become more complex,
it’s important to take steps to reduce the incidenceof contrast-induced nephropathy; also called acutekidney injury (AKI). Lowering the contrast dose
administered to the patient is one option to help
reduce AKI.
When compared to manual injection, automatedcontrast injection can:•Decrease contrast dosage•Reduce CIN incidence by 15%, based onmeta‑analysis2

Use of ACIST | CVi® has been shown to achieve a
median contrast volume of 17.9 mL per procedureusing an ultra low dose protocol.3 Designed withsafety in mind, its built-in features provide continuous
automated monitoring of all critical systems functions,
including an air detect sensor that protects patientsfrom air injection.

ACIST | CVi® is a sophisticated system providing
precise control of contrast injections for all
your interventional and diagnostic angiographic
procedures. Physicians and patients benefit fromfast, safe procedures:

Lower average contrast dose1•

Innovative system design makes ACIST | CVi®
easy to use and simple to operate, eliminating
hand injections and reducing wrist and backstrain associated with manual injections.

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Lower contrast dosage by 20%1

Compared to hand injections, the AngioTouch®
hand controller results in fewer images
needed, using less fluoroscopy, and reducing
radiation exposure for physicians and staff. It
also enables the physician to take a step backfrom the radiation source, further reducing
exposure.4

per patient in milliliters

1

Improving safety forphysicians and staff•

Lab efficiencies

Total mean contrast volume5

163

10%
Saved

10039%
Saved

Diagnostic

Diagnostic & PCI

Reduce procedure time by 31% 5,6
Procedural time
per patient in minutes

per patient in milliliters

Setup & arterial6
Manual methods

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Lower

Fluoroscopy511220%

31%
Saved

6.3
4.725%

Lower

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Diagnostic & PCI

Diagnostic

Diagnostic

Diagnostic

ACIST | CVi® shortens theprocedure time (and turnaroundtime between patients) anddecreases total contrast used
per procedure, simplifying
complex procedures andallowing for efficient workflow
and operations.

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The AngioTouch hand controller allows
real‑time, variable-flow control of thecontrast injection rate for precise andconsistent contrast administration, and has
been shown to reduce per-patient contrast
dosage by up to 20%1

2

The touch screen monitor provides intuitive
on-screen prompts for setup, adjustableinjection volume and flow rate limits, contrast
tracking information, and real-time readout
for continuous system and procedure
monitoring

3

The built-in air column detection sensor
alerts the clinician and stops the injection
if air is detected in the single-use patient
tubing connected to the catheter*

4

The five-patient, isolated contrast syringewith rapid automatic refill can reduce
contrast waste and save time between cases

5In-line, hemodynamic monitoring provides
a real-time pressure reading, and theautomated isolation manifold provides abarrier to the contrast syringe

4551*The air column detection sensor is designed to aid the user
in the detection of air columns in the injection line, but it is
not designed to replace the vigilance and care required of theoperator in visually inspecting for air and clearing air

Product and Technical Specifications
CVi system
Flow Rates
Contrast:
Saline:User-Responsive, pre-set Variable and Fixed rates from 0.8 to 40 ml/sec, in 0.1 ml/sec increments
Fixed rate: 1.6 ml/sec

VolumeUser-Responsive, pre-set limits with variable range of 0.8 to 99.9 ml, in 0.1 ml increments

Pressure Limits

User defined from 200 to 1200 psi

Fill Rate

Manual or automatic refill of 3 ml/sec

Rise Time

User-defined 0 to 1 sec, in 0.1 sec increments

Program Routine Injection Modes

Cardiac: LCA, RCA, LV/Ao and User Defined
Peripheral Vascular: Pigtail, Selective, Microcatheter and User Defined

Monitoring Sensors

Air Column Detect*, Isolation Manifold, Contrast Source Empty, Contrast Syringe Refill and Contrast Source Isolation

Imaging Interface Synchronization**

Able to synchronize with most brands of X-ray imaging equipment

Injection Delay** or X-ray Delay**

0–99.9 sec

KVO Feature***Range of 0.1 to 10 ml/min with 20 min timeout; maximum of 200 ml of saline dispensed

Control Panel

27 cm (10.5 inches) Color Touch Screen

Flexible Mounting Configurations

Table Mount with adjustable arm or stationary stem
Pedestal Cart

Pedestal Cart Dimensions

Wheelbase footprint 53.3 × 63.5 cm (21 × 25 inches), height 91.4 cm (36 inches)

Contrast Syringe

100 mlConsumable Kit Configurations
Contrast Syringe (5 patient):	AngioTouch Hand Controller & Tubing:Automated Isolation Manifold:

Contrast Syringe with contrast tubing spike and clamp (for use in up to 5 patient cases)
AngioTouch hand controller, injection line tubing and 3-way stopcock
Integrated system with automated isolation-manifold, low-pressure tubing and saline spike, and supplied pressure transducer
cartridge

Component Weights

Power supply 5.5 kg (12 lb), control panel and stem 3.2 kg (7 lb), pedestal cart 10 kg (22 lb), injector head 20.4 kg (45 lb),
adjustable arm 0.66 kg (1.45 lb)

Power Requirements

Factory selectable: 100 to 120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 10 A maximum or 200 to 240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 5 A maximum* T he air column detection sensor is designed to aid the user in the detection of air columns
in the injection line, but it is not designed to replace the vigilance and care required of theoperator in visually inspecting for air and clearing air** Available in synchronized peripheral mode*** Available in peripheral mode

References
1. Anne G, Gruberg L, Huber A, et al. J Inv Cardiol. 2004;16(7):360-362.
2. Minsinger KD, Kassis HM, Block CA, et al. Am J of Cardiol. 2014;113(1):49-53.
3. Kelly SC, Li S, Stys TP, et al. J Invasive Cardiol. 2016;28(11):446-450.
4. 2011 ACIST Medical Systems Inc. interview with Joseph Tuma, MD, Rapid City Regional Hospital (Rapid City, SD).
5. Brosh D, Assali A, Vaknin-Assa H, et al. Int J Cardiovasc Int. 2005;7(4):183-187.
6. Lehmann C, Hotaling M. J Inv Cardiol. 2005;17(2):118-121.

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