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resolution of the imagery makes determining
calcium thickness difficult. OCT's
lack of depth limits usage in larger vessels
and requires a contrast flush.
Conavi Medical recognized the shortcomings
of both options and brought to
life the idea of integrating the two distinct
capabilities together into one hybrid option.
With that goal in mind, Conavi developed
its Novasight Hybrid IVUS/OCT
System™. The system, which can capture
and provide both IVUS and OCT images
with the use of a single catheter, is a first
dual IVUS OCT device in the interventional
cardiology field. Conavi Medical is
currently working on a next-generation
version of the system, with enhanced features
and performance, alongside the optics
team at Minnetronix Medical, also
Conavi's manufacturing partner.
The Novasight enters the intravascular
imaging market,
sized at $650 million-
$700 million dollars, and is expected
to grow to $1 billion dollars by 2028,
largely because of clinical evidence that
demonstrates the benefits of imaging utilization.
The launch of the first generation
of Novasight took place at seven pilot
sites across Canada and the United States,
including New York Presbyterian, Cleveland
Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Along with eliminating the need to
choose between two imaging technologies,
Conavi's development of its system
meets multiple needs in the imaging
space. Image interpretation becomes easier,
making the transition from angiograms
an attractive option. The dual-imaging system
also provides a much more comprehensive
assessment of the vessels, allowing
for more accurate diagnosis and optimal
treatment - saving time and cost.
Recently, Convai completed a reverse
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merger with Titan Medical Inc. to focus
on further development, commercialization,
manufacturability, and expansion
of the Novasight Hybrid System™. The
next generation of the system is scheduled
for release in 2026, with further refined
image quality and improved imaging
depth, developed in partnership with
Minnetronix's optical engineers. Additional
enhancements include the addition
of a bedside controller, angio co-registration,
AI-driven software features, and
enhanced catheter deliverability.
Conavi expects these upgrades will enhance
and expand interventional imaging
capabilities among physicians and
save hospitals money by eliminating the
need to purchase multiple single-modality
systems. The goal of expanding Novasight's
U.S. installation base for Conavi is
timely,
given
that
current
guidelines
around interventional imaging for complex
percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI) are being updated in the EU to
Class 1A, with North America expected to
follow with Class 1 status. Conavi expects
this development will highlight intervascular
imaging and drive adoption. In the
meantime, the company is making its new
choice as clear as can be for cardiologists.
This article was written by Tom Looby,
CEO at Conavi Medical, Toronto, ON,
Canada, and Darcy Hart, Director of
Optics at Minnetronix Medical. For
more information on Conavi Medical, visit
www.conavi.com/novasight. For more
information on Minnetronix Medical,
visit https://minnetronixmedical.com.
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