2015 MDEA Finalists: EpiAccess System

The EpiAccess System, manufactured by EpiEP Inc. (United States), provides real-time guidance and confirmation of needle position during subxiphoid pericardial access procedures by measuring needle tip pressure frequency using a fiber optic pressure sensor.

Supply/design credits: Cygnus Regulatory/Elsa Abruzzo, Novus Partners, University of Virginia/George Gillies, Proven Process Medical Devices