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Risks Associated with Ionizing Radiation

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions interventional cardiologist survey demonstrated traditional radiation shielding using lead aprons is inadequate and lacking in protection health care providers.

  • The patient’s body emits scatter radiation while imaging is performed, requiring operators and staff to utilize radiation protection devices to reduce exposure.

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  • A recent SCAI survey highlights what many in the field have long suspected—traditional lead aprons simply aren’t enough. With rising rates of orthopedic injury and cancer among cath lab personnel, it’s clear that existing protection has fallen short. It's time to move beyond outdated solutions and adopt modern systems that truly prioritize the safety and well-being of interventional teams.

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Rampart Shielding Systems

Bird’s-eye view of a cath lab setup featuring the Rampart Guardian positioned over the patient, creating a wide lead-free protection zone for operators. The Rampart Sentry is shown at the head of the table, actively extending coverage to shield the anesthesiologist, echocardiographer, and other supporting team members. The illustration highlights how Rampart’s modular shielding solutions work together to eliminate the need for lead aprons while delivering comprehensive scatter radiation protection for the entire procedural team.

Rampart next generation scatter radiation shielding allows health care providers and interventional teams to perform interventions without wearing heavy lead aprons, protecting them from radiation and orthopedic injury.
 

99.7% Radiation Attenuation Resulting in 20X More Protection Than Traditional Lead Aprons and Shields

Rampart vs Standard Lead Aprons and Shields Randomized Controlled Trial

99.7% RADIATION ATTENUATION resulting in 20X MORE PROTECTION than traditional lead aprons and shields.

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Trial of a Novel Radiation Shielding Device Randomized Controlled Trial

Rampart demonstrates a significant decrease in radiation dose to operators and scrub nurses when compared with traditional radiation protection measures.

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Rampart Versus Standard Lead Aprons

A recent study found that the RAMPART radiation protection system significantly reduced radiation exposure for interventional cardiology staff at the neck, compared to conventional lead apron and shield techniques.

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Systematic Comparison

GREATEST RADIATION DOSE REDUCTION compared to other radiation solutions.

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Rampart Radiation Scatter Report

SUPERIORITY over standard lead aprons and shields.

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1,700 + Real-World Reductions

GREATER THAN 99.7% reduction in total radiation dose across a wide variety of interventional procedures.

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REFERENCES

  1. Lisko JC, et al. Radiation Exposure Using Rampart vs Standard Lead Aprons and Shields During Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv. 2023;3(1):101184.

  2. Crowhurst JA, et al. Trial of a Novel Radiation Shielding Device to Protect Staff in the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Am J Cardiol. 2023;203:429-435.

  3. Biswas S, Hung J, Durham J, Smail M, Jones M, Spratt J, Strange J. TCT-248 Systematic Comparison of the Efficacy of Various Radiation Protection Devices in Reducing Operator Scatter Radiation Dose in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022;80(12_Supplement):B98.

  4. Noor H A, Althawadi N, Noor Z, et al. (August 29, 2024) Radiation Exposure During Invasive Cardiovascular Procedures: Portable Shielding System Versus Standard Lead Aprons. Cureus 16(8): e68108. DOI 10.7759/cureus.68108

  5. Data on File- Rampart Test Reports TR-007,TR-011, TR-012, TR-016, TR-018 & TR-019 ( Defender M1128-RTV, Guardian-TPS, Bunker L148-TMS, Shadow L148-MPS, and Sentry P1442-SMS)

  6. Herzig MS, Kochar A, Hermiller JB, Davies RE, Nicholson WJ, Orui H, Secemsky EA. Real-World Reductions in Lead-Free Radiation Exposure with the Rampart System during Endovascular Procedures. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2025;243:59-64.

  7. Abudayyeh, Islam, et al. “Occupational Health Hazards in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: Results of the 2023 SCAI Survey.” Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, vol. 0, no. 0, 2024, p. 102493.