The company designed its device to enable safe, precise access to the heart’s surface (pericardial space). It serves both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions without the use of an exposed needle. Eliminating the need for an uncontrolled sharp needle mitigates the risk of heart perforation, according to a news release.

CardioVia designed its system to provide controlled access to the heart’s outer surface, while avoiding the risk of puncturing heart muscle or surrounding structures. The system integrates a concealed, blunt-tip needle with a unique geometric structure. It leverages the natural differences between pericardial tissue and heart muscle.

According to the company’s website, integrated sensors continuously monitor the device’s position, too. This supports safe navigation into the pericardial space.