The largest trial ever performed on radiation exposure reduction strategies

Using PROTEGO

The “median” exposure to the primary operator was “zero.”
In over 70% of the cases using Protego, the primary operator had “zero” radiation exposure.
Most importantly, these data render most Cath Labs’ way of doing things obsolete
The minuscule level of operator radiation exposure with the Protego system is lower than levels ever reported previously with any radiation protection strategy.

Published in the March 27, 2024 edition of Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine

Protego is a comprehensive radiation barrier system for use in cardiac cath labs.
The Protego system was designed to eliminate the requirement of heavy protective aprons typically worn by Physicians,
Fellows and Staff during interventional procedures while greatly extending protection to exposed areas
normally not protected by shielding material.

*Procedure parameters for Apron-Free™ imaging at your facility must be defined
by your Radiation Safety Officer and comply with state and local regulations.

ALARA FOR RADIATION EXPOSURE AND SHIELDING

In the tweets below the exposure was below the sensitivity threshold of real time the dosimetry devices

EVIDENCE BASED*

“The shielding device should be accepted in lieu of the requirement for lead aprons. This device is equivalent to at least 0.5 mm lead and protects individuals equivalent to or better than lead aprons.”

Source: Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration February 2021

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Published clinical data shows 98.6 to 100% radiation reduction in the Cath lab based on real-time dosimetry.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions “A novel comprehensive radiation shielding system eliminates need for personal lead aprons in the catheterization laboratory” Rabah et. al, S PMID: 36453459 DOI: 10.1002/ccd.30490 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36453459/

Other sources available upon request

EASY ADOPTION

Superior radiation protection for the whole interventional team
An optional platform for apron-free procedures
Connects to and pans with the table
Passive offset design allows for steep caudal, cranial, RAO and LAO angulations
Suitable for structural and PCI interventions
Nominal Footprint
3 min set up
Supports radial, groin and jugular access
Low procedure cost

QUALITY OF LIFE

Studies show the negative long-term results of wearing heavy, yet insufficient, lead aprons on surgical staff, including brain tumors, cataracts, spinal disk injury, and other life-impacting problems. All of this ads up to reduced quality of life, missed work, and shorter careers.

The Protego™ Radiation Protection System can free staff from both radiation and the consequences of using lead aprons and other radiation protection devices, helping to improve long-term health, job satisfaction, and career longevity.

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“The significant reductions in operator radiation exposure at the waist and thyroid in the overall population were also independently seen in the Coronary only cases (left panel) and Structural only cases (right panel) in the Protego™ arm compared to Standard Protection.”

“This represents a >99% reduction in median radiation exposure in the Protego™ arm.”

Rizik,David G, et al. “Comprehensive radiation shield minimizes operator radiation exposure incoronary and Structural Heart Procedures.” Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, Mar. 2024, https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.carrev.2024.02.015

I have been exposed to the equivalent of 30,000 chest x-rays.

I don’t want any more

Cardiologist, Arizona

REDUCE BACK AND NECK PAIN

Wearing a 15-pound lead apron can place pressures of up to 300 pounds per square inch on intra-vertebral disks. According to the Society of Interventional Radiology, 70 percent of Interventional Cardiologists experience lower back pain, 40 percent experience neck pain and 42 percent experience both. They recommend the use of shielding systems, like our Protego™ Radiation Protection System, that reduce or eliminate the need for protective garments.