Tendril^™ STS Pacing Leads

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Tendril STS Pacing Leads

The Clinically proven Tendril STS Pacing Lead has been enhanced with the addition of SurGrip™ suture sleeve technology, providing a new level of secure fixation and advanced lead protection.²

The Tendril STS Pacing Leads with SurGrip suture sleeve technology provides a reliable, safe and no wait, MRI-Ready solution with the performance you can depend on.² The Tendril STS Pacing Lead is approved for left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP).

SurGrip Suture Sleeve Technology

SurGrip suture sleeve technology provides secure fixation with a uniquely designed channel and novel geomtery¹
Wider spacing and less force results in easier-tie-down, accommodating a range of implant techniques¹
The novel design minimizes possible lead damage due to overtightening, providing enhanced lead protection¹

12% increase

in cut-through resistance¹

54% increase

in lead crush resistance¹

106% increase

in lead slip force resistance (tied to 4 lbs.)¹

Reliable

Tendril STS Pacing Lead's reliable performance delivers confidence through actively monitoring long-term data.

>4.6 million
implants worldwide²

16 years
of implants²

97.35%
lead survival at 10 years²

Optim™ Lead Insulation for Long-term Durability

Minimize lead abrasion with Optim lead insulation, a unique hybrid material that:

Blends the biostability and flexibility of silicone with the durability and lubricity of polyurethane
Provides abrasion resistance to minimize the risk of lead-on-lead and lead-on-can abrasion in
multi-lead systems³
Offers flexibility and lubricity for improved handling³

Safe

Safer 6 French (F) design features a thin profile pacing lead designed for flexibility and ease of handling for a safer and easier venous introduction.⁴

Thin, 6F Profile Design:⁴

Improves venous passage and accommodates additional leads within a single vessel
Reduces the risk of rib or clavicle crush and venous thrombosis
Affords more options for lead access in a small cephalic vein

Thin Lead Profile

Thin lead body for safer and easier venous introduction.⁴ Ease implantation with the small diameter lead, compatible with a 6F introducer.

Soft Silicone Tip⁴

Soft silicone tip allows for more compliance at the lead-endocardium interface and enhances implant safety.

Four raised pads on the silicone tip increase the heart tissue and lead contact surface area
Increase in lead tip surface area of 35% over 6F leads without a soft silicone tip
Unique soft silicone tip technology that can reduce lead tip pressure by 30%

An increase in lead tip surface
area of 35%⁴

Circle graph showing 30% mean tip pressure reduction for the Tendril STS lead compared to conventional 6F lead

A tip pressure reduction of 30% (mean)⁴

No Wait MRI*

Ensures patients can get the care they need, when they need it, with MRI-Ready
portfolio solutions.

Zero days wait time

versus 42 days for competitive systems^5-7

1.5T and 3T

both MRI-Ready systems

22.7%

versus 42 days for competitive systems^5-7

Tendril STS Pacing Leads MR Conditional Features**

Magnet (Tesla)	1.5T, 3T
Scan Type	Full-body
Scanner Mode	Normal Operating Mode

Implantable Cardiac Device Product Performance Reports

Part of our commitment to quality is keeping medical professionals and their patients informed about how well our devices work. We release two reports a year detailing overall performance and reliability of our implantable cardiac devices and leads.

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Brief Summary: Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, potential adverse events and directions for use.

References

*No miminum length of time requirement between implant and MRI scan. Stability of pacing capture thresholds is required prior to MRI scan.

**For additional information about specific MR Conditional systems and lead model numbers, including warnings, precautions, adverse conditions to MRI scanning and potential adverse events, please refer to the Abbott MRI-Ready Systems Manual or check our MRI-Ready resources.

6Fr Suture Sleeve R&T Data. Doc. 90619024.
Abbott. Product Performance Report. 2024. 2nd edition. 91086985
Jenney C, Tan J, Karicherla A, Burke J, Helland J. A new insulation material for cardiac leads with potential for improved performance. Heart Rhythm. 2005;2(5).
Mechanical and System Product Verification Test Report Tendril STS 1988TC and 2088TC, Report No.50009843/50025428.
Medtronic Azure^‡ MRI Technical Manual, M964377A001 B.
Boston Scientific ImageReady^‡ MR Conditional Pacing System Technical Manual, 36 016 7-003.
Biotronik ProMRI^‡ System Technical Manual, MN062 r20.
Strom JB, Whelan JB, Shen C, Zheng SQ, Mortele KJ, Kramer DB. Safety and utility of magnetic resonance.
Mechanical and System Product Verification Test Report Tendril STS 1988TC and 2088TC, Report No.50009843/50025428.

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