1. Medoc Launches: TSA 2 Advanced Thermosensory Stimulator 2019

2. TSA 2- Advanced Thermosensory Stimulator
The TSA2 System is the latest advance in Thermal Pain Stimulation; offering enhanced precision in a robust, portable device.
New software capabilities offer a tool for static and dynamic QST, as well as the most sophisticated of research protocols run
from external platforms. .

3. TSA 2- Benefits Rapid thermal stimulation rates- up to 13°C/sec.
Precise stimulation temperature control- upgraded technology that allows maximum accuracy when performing a test.
External Control programming capability- for developing dynamic protocols using MATLAB® and similar platforms.
Standard and Dual Thermode configurations- to facilitate CPM and other protocols.
Upgradeable for the fMRI imaging environment.

4. TSA 2- Basic Configurations
The TSA 2 system is compatible to work with two thermodes and comes with preparation for the fMRI thermode connection.
The TSA 2 system will contain the external control software as well as EEPROM embedded for automatic loading of thermode.
Upgrade the device configuration for dual thermode/ fMRI compatible, doesn't require device HW changes.
Additional thermodes can be sold separately.

5. TSA 2- Thermode sizes 30x30mm Thermode 16x16mm Thermode
30x30mm fMRI Thermode
16x16mm fMRI Thermode
Intra-oral Thermode
Intra-vaginal Thermode

6. TSA 2-Technical specifications
Temperature range
0°C – 53°C
(Note: range depends on the protocol used).
Temperature change rate range
0.1-13°C/sec
(Note: Maximal rate depends on the protocol used).
Stimulation methods
Limits, Levels, TSL, Chain, Pulses,
Ramp and Hold, Search, VAS Search, CPM (for dual thermode protocols).
Absolute temperature accuracy
± 0.3°C
Maximum duration at target temperature
600 sec
Approvals
CE, FDA
Software operating System
Windows 7, Windows 8 , Windows 10

7. Intra-vaginal thermode
TSA 2- Launch timeline Q2
2019 Q3
2019 Q3
2019 Q3
2019 Q4
2019 Q4
2019
30x30mm thermode
Intra-oral thermode
16x16mm thermode
Intra-vaginal thermode
fMRI compatible 16x16mm
thermode
fMRI compatible 30x30mm
thermode

8. TSA 2- External Control
Enables external computer programs ( such as MATLAB® ) to interface with Medoc Main Station software using a closed set of commands and responses.
Provides programmatic access to specific actions that can be applied during a typical test procedure, including the ability to select the next program, next sequence, start or stop a test etc.
Standard feature on the new TSA 2 device.
Works with a standard ethernet cable.

9. TSA 2- Thermode monitoring and accuracy assurance
A memory module (EEPROM) is embedded in the thermode head and pre-loaded with its calibration and control tables.
Plug-and-play system that automatically recognizes and loads the thermode file.
TSA2 software will automatically notify the customer when calibration is required.
To assure accuracy and performance, the thermode’s recommended lifetime is 3 years after first use or 3,000 usage hours. A message will be displayed after this period recommending thermode replacement.

10. Recent example studies
TSA 2 follows its predecessor TSA-II, with no changes to its core technology and thermode size and shape.
The gold-standard 30x30 thermode is available for the TSA 2 device.
Normative data gathered with previous TSA devices and previous TSA publications are applicable to the new TSA 2 device.
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11. The 30x30 Thermode

12. The research use of two thermodes

13. The 16x16 Thermode

14. The Intra-oral Thermode

15. The Intra-vaginal Thermode

16. fMRI Research