Biventricular ICD Upgrade and Capsulectomy with TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope and PEAK PlasmaBlade®

Christopher R. Ellis, MD, is the lead author of a study recently published in Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology about an antibacterial envelope for the prevention of infections in cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs).¹ This video shows a biventricular ICD upgrade with capsulectomy. Dr. Ellis demonstrates usage of the PEAK PlasmaBlade and the TYRX Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope. For both products, he describes his algorithm and rationale for usage.

₁Kolek MJ, Dresen WF, Wells QS, Ellis CR. Use of an antibacterial envelope is associated with reduced cardiac implantable electronic device infections in high-risk patients. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2013;36(3):354-361.