Ion’s ultra-thin robotic catheter and advanced maneuverability allow navigation far into the peripheral lung.¹ The 3.5mm outer-diameter catheter can pass through small and difficult-to-reach airways—around tight bends to reach all 18 segments of the lung.² In addition, Ion’s peripheral vision probe provides direct vision during navigation.

Ion’s fiber optic shape-sensing technology enables active robotic control of catheter position throughout the entire navigation and biopsy process.² Once the target nodule is reached, the catheter locks in place to provide the stability needed for precise placement of biopsy tools.²

Ion’s fully articulating catheter and flexible needle enable accurate biopsy, even in difficult-to-reach nodules outside airways.² The catheter moves 180^° in all directions enables fine adjustment for precise biopsy.² The custom-designed Flexision™ needle can pass through tight-radius bends to perform transbronchial needle biopsies.²

The Ion system is designed to fit easily into a bronchoscopy suite and integrate with existing technologies.² Physical proximity has been taken into account with a design that keeps you close to the patient’s airway throughout the procedure.² And Ion leverages existing imaging technologies with radial EBUS, fluoroscopic, virtual, and live views of the lung unified in a single heads-up display.²

1. Comparisons of precision, reach, and stability are relative to manual techniques. Comparisons of flexibility and maneuverability are relative to ENB technology. Precision is the ability to place a biopsy tool in the desired location consistently. Flexibility is the ability to articulate 180° in all directions. Reach is defined by airway generation access. Stability is enabled by fiber optic sensing technology which maintains active robotic control of catheter position and corrects unwanted tip deflection.
2. Results from testing on file.