Hydro ThermAblator® System (HTA® System)

Product Details

The HTA System is designed to offer:

• A therapy that fully conforms to uterine lining by circulating heated saline
• A gravity flow system which is designed to:

   - Limit maximum fluid pressure < 52 mm Hg
   - Prevent fluid escape through the fallopian tubes

• Treatment of a partial septate uterus
• Therapy in the presence of intramural uterine fibroids (≤4 cm)
• Hysteroscopic visualization which promotes proper device placement throughout treatment cycle

The HTA ProCerva^™ Procedure Sheath

The HTA ProCerva Procedure Sheath is designed to combine the effectiveness of the HTA System therapy with the added confidence of the new cervical seal assist, creating reproducible results for both physicians and their patients.

The HTA ProCerva Procedure Sheath features: Nearly double the sheath cross-sectional area Sixteen soft silicone fins designed for redundant protection; assisting in gaining and maintaining a seal at the cervix Passive, user-friendly design that does not change procedural steps New user-friendly reservoir cap design

To view a video of the seal demonstration, click here.

For HTA Procerva Procedure Sheath ordering information, click here.

The HTA ProCerva Procedure Sheath Device Illustration

Product Enhancements

In a clinical study, the HTA System demonstrated 53% amenorrhea, 94% eumenorrhea and a 98% success rate at three year follow up per protocol patients(72/136).¹

Boston Scientific is committed to continually improving patient care through innovation. The HTA System now includes a disposable heater canister, software upgrades, and the HTA ProCerva Sheath with the cervical seal assist and tenaculum stabilizer.

Reimbursement (Physician & Facility)

• Click here to view current Endometrial Ablation with the HTA System Coding and Reimbursement Guide.
• Click here to view all Gynecology coding & reimbursement content.

Additional Information

Federal (USA) law and governing law outside the USA restrict this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. The physician using the device must be trained in diagnostic hysteroscopy.

Warnings

Leakage of heated fluid can cause serious burn injury to the tissue contacted, including tissue in or around the cervix, vagina, perineum, etc. Failure to follow any instructions or to heed any warnings or precautions could result in serious patient or operator injury.

Reference

¹Goldrath MH, Evaluation of HydroThermAblator and Rollerball Endometrial Ablation for Menorrhagia 3 Years after Treatment. The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. November 2003, Vol. 10, No. 4.