Essential Elements in Pump Selection for Surgical Ablation Applications

The use of radio-frequency (RF) ablation is an important and growing technique at the heart of many new medical treatments. This equipment uses RF energy to ablate or destroy unwanted tissues. When delivered via a catheter, it offers a minimally invasive treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including atrial fibrillation. These systems typically include a peristaltic pump to provide cooling or temperature control. This pump must be able to produce and control the high pressures (up to 130 psi) required in this application.