Failure Mechanisms in Off-Label Electrosurgery Devices: Benchtop Test Results

Benchtop simulation data on energy loss and heating in off-label catheter devices used for transcatheter leaflet modification procedures. The dataset was authored by Robert Lederman and last updated on June 2, 2026. It contains measurements from a 2-compartment testbed simulating BASILICA, LAMPOON, and SESAME procedures.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the relationship between power/duration settings and catheter shaft heating based on described test conditions.
• Comparing energy diversion and heating effects between metallic-braided and non-metallic catheters as described in the results.
• Evaluating safety protocols for SESAME procedures based on the described findings about limb energization.
• Informing the design of purpose-built electrosurgical devices based on identified failure mechanisms.

Strengths

• Data is based on a controlled 2-compartment testbed simulation, as described in the methods.
• Findings include specific recommendations, such as using energy applications ≤2 seconds to avoid failure modes.
• The dataset is small (13.5 KB), facilitating quick download and initial inspection.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset's scope is limited to benchtop simulations; clinical validation is separate.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Benchtop measurements from simulated electrosurgical procedures in a 2-compartment testbed.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-02 12:22:46; freshness should be verified.