SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the 2025 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics® (TCT) Conference, Dr. Jarrod Frizzell from The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, presented findings from real-world studies demonstrating that the EggNest Complete Radiation Protection System, developed by Egg Medical, Inc. in Roseville, Minnesota, significantly reduces radiation exposure for the entire interventional team, including physicians, nurses, and technologists, in comparison to traditional shielding methods.
Scatter radiation during X-ray–guided cardiovascular procedures represents a well-recognized occupational risk for Cath lab staff, which can increase the likelihood of serious health issues such as cancer, cataracts, and cardiovascular disease. Although conventional lead aprons offer some degree of protection, they have been linked to a high incidence of orthopedic injuries among healthcare providers.
The studies highlighted by Dr. Frizzell revealed that the average scatter radiation dose for operators utilizing the EggNest Complete System during coronary and PCI procedures was just 0.16 mRem per case. To provide context, the annual occupational exposure limit in the United States is set at 5,000 mRem, indicating that an operator would need to conduct over 31,000 cases to approach this limit. Given that most interventionalists typically perform between 300 and 500 cases annually, this innovative technology allows for a lifetime of procedures with minimal radiation exposure, often without the necessity for cumbersome lead aprons.
Team-wide radiation protection was also evident in the findings: nurses and technologists recorded an average exposure of only 0.03 mRem per case, further affirming the EggNest System”s efficacy in safeguarding all personnel in the room. “Having a radiation protection system that consistently protects my entire team as well as or better than the heavy lead we wore in the past means we”re taking care of patients and ourselves,” stated Dr. Frizzell.
Dr. Robert Riley, Chief Scientific Advisor for Egg Medical and an interventional cardiologist at Overlake Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, emphasized the significance of these real-world findings. “These results reinforce what prior studies have shown — the EggNest Complete System is the only solution proven to substantially reduce radiation exposure for each team member. By allowing staff to perform procedures with ultralight or no lead aprons, we can also greatly lessen the orthopedic injuries associated with traditional protection.”
Dr. Frizzell and his colleagues plan to further investigate the EggNest System”s effectiveness in structural heart and electrophysiology procedures, broadening the evidence for its application across various X-ray–guided interventions.
For additional information, please contact: Egg Medical, Media Contact: Susan Storm, Manager, Marketing, Egg Medical, Inc., E-mail: [email protected].
About Egg Medical: Egg Medical is a leading organization in radiation protection technologies, headquartered in Minnesota. The company was established with the mission of minimizing scatter radiation exposure for physicians, surgeons, nurses, technicians, and other professionals who utilize X-ray imaging to conduct life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The EggNest Complete System delivers comprehensive, table-mounted shielding that seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, protecting the entire team without sacrificing procedural efficiency. More information about Egg Medical can be found at eggmedical.com.
