Terumo Interventional Systems has announced the completion of the first procedure using its Opuswave dual sensor imaging system. The procedure was performed on 15 June by Annapoorna S Kini at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, USA.
The Opuswave imaging system features the DualView imaging catheter, combining optical frequency domain imaging (OFDI) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in a single platform to provide simultaneous, complementary views of the coronary anatomy, the company said in a press release.
According to the company, the integration of both OFDI and IVUS into a single catheter addresses the clinical challenge of balancing deep vessel visualisation with high-resolution surface, and combining the two modalities will allow physicians to assess lesion morphology, plaque composition and stent deployment without compromise.
“Having both IVUS and OFDI available simultaneously changes how we approach complex cases,” said Kini. “Instead of choosing between depth or resolution, we can see both at once—giving us a more complete understanding of the vessel and greater confidence in our decisions.”
“The Opuswave imaging system enables physicians to see the full picture,” said Gray Fleming, senior vice president, sales & marketing, Terumo Interventional Systems-US. “From vessel structure to surface detail, physicians can act with greater certainty. That’s the promise of dual view—brought together into a single, clear answer.”
“In the past, Interventional cardiologists have had to choose between two different imaging approaches,” said Michael J Martinelli, chief medical officer, Terumo Medical Corporation. “The Opuswave imaging system eliminates that tradeoff by providing both IVUS and OFDI imaging in a single catheter, providing the physician the opportunity to leverage the strengths of each modality simultaneously. This provides the physician with increased clarity and insight for more informed decision–making in real-time, leading to greater confidence when treating the individual patient.”
The DualView imaging catheter features a 2.6Fr profile, 6Fr guide compatibility, and advanced hydrophilic coating. It also offers a 150mm pullback for both IVUS and OFDI, delivering the longest single-run pullback length.
