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The Reprocessed BRK Transseptal Needle is used to puncture the interatrial septum during a transseptal catheterization procedure to gain left heart access.

The reprocessed BRK Transseptal Needle consists of a luminal stainless steel needle and solid stainless steel stylet. The distal section of the needle is curved to facilitate positioning within the heart when used with a St. Jude Medical transseptal introducer set. Within this curved section, there is an abrupt step down in the outer diameter of the needle to mate with the internal diameter of the dilator of a St. Jude Medical transseptal introducer set. The distal tip of the needle is beveled to facilitate the puncture process. The proximal end of the needle is configured with a pointer flange (indicating distal curve orientation) and is fitted with a 2-way stopcock to provide needle lumen access for aspiration, fluid injection/infusion, blood sampling, pressure monitoring, and stylet and/or guidewire insertion (0.014" maximum guidewire diameter for an 18 gauge needle). The stylet is straight and isodiametric throughout its length. The proximal end of the stylet is fitted with a curved clip to lock onto the proximal needle hub when inserted into the needle lumen. The stylet is designed to facilitate needle advancement within the dilator. The reprocessed needle is available in various useable lengths and distal curve configurations.