OptaBlate® basivertebral nerve ablation system
Built on experience. Designed for efficiency.
We’re targeting everything we know about pain to the basivertebral nerve (BVN). At Stryker, we have a long history in radiofrequency ablation. We’ve continued to advance the science of delivering large lesions faster.1 Our commitment to providing solutions to reduce pain now continues at the basivertebral nerve.
Introducing the OptaBlate BVN system—a targeted, minimally invasive procedure that provides long-lasting* vertebrogenic pain relief.2
Four channels. Faster ablation.1
The OptaBlate BVN system provides four channels for faster, simultaneous ablations—at least 1cm ablation in seven minutes.1
A curve you control.
For easy access and improved targeting, the OptaBlate BVN system is designed to provide smooth entry down the 10-gauge cannula and a controlled curve in the vertebral body.
Established reliability.
Our Microinfuser3 technology is designed to reduce impedance errors and prevent charring for quicker, more consistent ablations.1
Procedure
1
Under X-ray guidance, insert access cannula and advance to the posterior wall of the vertebral body. Remove stylet.
2
Insert introducer with conduit until black distal line reaches access cannula. Squeeze the gray introducer lever.
3
Using X-ray guidance, advance introducer using a mallet. Introducer and conduit should cross the spinous process.
4
Release the lever. Remove the introducer, leaving the conduit in place.
5
Insert the probe. Utilize the gray button on the spacer to seat the spacer on top of the access cannula and adjust probe location. Pull back the conduit to expose probe emitters.
6
Start flow of saline by unlocking tubing clamp then start ablation.