Terumo Interventional Systems (TIS), a division of Terumo Corporation, recently completed the first procedure using its OPUSWAVE® Dual Sensor Imaging System. The procedure, performed on June  15 by Annapoorna S. Kini, MD, MRCP, FACC, at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, represents a  significant milestone in advancing intravascular imaging in the United States. 

The OPUSWAVE Imaging System features the DualView® Imaging Catheter, combining Optical Frequency Domain  Imaging (OFDI) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) in a single platform to provide simultaneous, complementary  views of the coronary anatomy. This first U.S. case represents an important step in bringing next-generation intravascular imaging capability to physicians nationwide, supporting more informed treatment strategies across a  broad range of coronary interventions. It also addresses a long-standing clinical challenge: the need to balance the  deep vessel visualization of IVUS with the high-resolution surface detail of OFDI. By integrating both modalities into a  single catheter, physicians can assess lesion morphology, plaque composition and stent deployment with a more  comprehensive perspective – without compromise. 

“Having both IVUS and OFDI available simultaneously changes how we approach complex cases,” said Dr. Kini.  “Instead of choosing between depth or resolution, we can see both at once – giving us a more complete  understanding of the vessel and greater confidence in our decisions.” 

“The OPUSWAVE Imaging System enables physicians to see the full picture,” said Gray Fleming, Senior Vice President,  Sales & Marketing, TIS-US. “From vessel structure to surface detail, physicians can act with greater certainty. That’s  the promise of dual view – brought together into a single, clear answer.” 

This “see more, know more” capability directly reflects what physicians identified as most valuable in recent market  research: clearer understanding, better procedural decisions and increased diagnostic confidence when imaging  complex coronary disease.  

“In the past, Interventional cardiologists have had to choose between two different imaging approaches,” said  Michael J. Martinelli, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Chief Medical Officer, Terumo Medical Corporation. “The OPUSWAVE Imaging  System eliminates that tradeoff by providing both IVUS and OFDI imaging in a single catheter, providing the physician  the opportunity to leverage the strengths of each modality simultaneously. This provides the physician with  increased clarity and insight for more informed decision-making in real-time, leading to greater confidence when  treating the individual patient.”

The DualView Imaging Catheter is engineered for performance and deliverability, featuring a 2.6 Fr profile, 6 Fr guide  compatibility, and advanced hydrophilic coating. It also offers a 150 mm pullback for both IVUS and OFDI, delivering  the longest single-run pullback length. With flexible imaging modes – including IVUS-only, OFDI-only, or simultaneous  dual imaging – the system allows physicians to tailor imaging to each case while maintaining workflow efficiency.