John D Cross

Husband, Dad, Friend, Brother, and lifetime enthusiast of finding solutions. My tweets and opinions are my own...

[Magenta Medical Ltd. @MagentaMed]

A huge THANK YOU to our partners at @HenryFordHealth - Dr. Khaldoon Alaswad @KAlaswadMD, Dr. Babar Basir @Babar_Basir, Dr. Usman Hasnie @UsmanA_24, Dr. Ahmed Ghoneem @a_h_ghoneem, Dr. Hussian Shahriar, Sarah Ackroyd, RN, Michelle Butcher, RN, Julia Allison, BSN, RN, Duane York, RCIS, and Zyrus Zarsona, RN.
Thank you for an amazing #Elevate case, for your incredible dedication to your patients, and for your excitement about the #Elevate technology. Sometimes, one smile says it all❤️

Onward to many more successes together❤️

The Elevate™ pLVAD is 10 Fr, delivered fully sheathed & fully over-the-wire into the LV, provides over 5.4 L/min of mean flow & over 8.4 L/min of peak flow. This year, we celebrate our dedicated medical teams participating in the ELEVATE III HR-PCI Pivotal Study.

#MagenaElevate #ElevatePump #SmallestpLVAD #ELEVATEIII #cardiotweeter

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

📍 @crfheart CTO Plus | NYC

Stop by Booth #9 to experience RAMPART—the future of radiation safety.

✅ Completely lead-free
✅ 1mm lead equivalency
✅ 99%+ attenuation
✅ 20× more protection than standard aprons
✅ 0 lbs wearable burden; no added table weight

See it hands-on at CTO Plus.

#CTOPlus #CTO2026 #RadiationSafety #RAMPART #NYC

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

Rampart has appointed Rob Williamson as Chief Revenue Officer, effective March 1.

With 25+ years of medtech leadership—including scaling Shockwave Medical to $500M+ in revenue—Rob will lead our U.S. sales organization as we accelerate adoption of lead-free radiation protection. Brian Chambless continues as Chief Commercial Officer, leading Rampart’s global commercial strategy.

Welcome, Rob!

Read the full press release: https://t.co/hpas3qporY

#MedTech #Leadership #RadiationSafety #HealthcareInnovation

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

We’ve launched the SECURE Clinical Program—a first-of-its-kind, multi-specialty initiative advancing clinical evidence for next-gen radiation protection.

Spanning IC, EP, endovascular, aortic & neurovascular procedures, SECURE reinforces our commitment to protecting everyone in the room.

Read more here: https://t.co/I9HGHpOaom

#RadiationSafety #InterventionalCare #ShedTheLead #ShieldTheField

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

Big news from #VEITH2025 👇

Dr. Patrick Muck shared breakthrough data showing the first EVAR case performed without lead using Rampart Guardian—resulting in radiation exposure lower than a cross-country flight.

Rampart = 20x better protection, zero wearable burden, total body and total team safety.

It’s time to #ShedTheLead. 🛡️

Read the press release: https://t.co/U9DowX9VXa

#VascularSurgery #RadiationSafety #MedTech

[@PatrickMuckMD @patrickmuckmd]

#EVAR + @Medtronic #anchors + @RAMPARTic #Guardian = only 0.2 mRem! @Emily_D_Austin could do 10 EVARs & still receive less ☢️ than 1 coast to coast flight! Total body, total team protection on both sides of the table!

[@PatrickMuckMD @patrickmuckmd]

@bchambl1 @RAMPARTic @Medtronic @Emily_D_Austin Barrier protection is entering the Vascular Surgery 🌍! @kodykasten received minimal as well, both sides are protected.

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

We’re excited to unveil Rampart’s new website — a clearer reflection of our mission to provide superior radiation protection and help healthcare workers #ShedTheLead.

✨ Total Body, Total Team Protection

✨ Shed the Lead® — protection without the weight

✨ Seamless Integration into any workflow

Backed by the most extensive clinical evidence in the field. Explore the new site 👉 https://t.co/0krjdvV7aJ

[John D Cross @jcross2386]

Check out this job at RAMPART ic: Technical Service Coordinator https://t.co/FM0khOOIab

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

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[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

Late Breaking Clinical Data #AMP2025: Rampart system delivers +99% full-body protection + lead-free comfort.

Traditional Lead Aprons = 60–70% coverage.

Heavy lead = >60% ortho injury risk.

Radiation ↓
Injury risk ↓
Performance ✅

#MedTech #Vascular #RadiationSafety

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

Radiation and orthopedic safety remain critical concerns in interventional cardiology—and the latest supplement from Cardiac Interventions Today offers timely insight into this evolving conversation.

We’re proud to contribute original perspectives from healthcare professionals on:
• Gaps in current radiation protection standards
• Real-world data demonstrating Rampart’s 99%+ attenuation
• The path forward: Total Team protection without the need for lead aprons

If your team works under radiation, this supplement is worth your time.

Thank you to Dr. Sahil Parikh (@sahilparikhmd ) , Dr. Karim Al-Azizi (@kalazizimd ) Brittney Meckley, and Lancer Smith (@smith_lancer )!

Explore the full issue: https://t.co/cb5qx0dLTq
Rampart Supplement: https://t.co/Ekd7kOsEhZ

#DataMatters #ShedTheLead #YouAreWorthIt

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

26% of interventionalists report spine problems after just 5 years in lead aprons. A 2004 SCAI survey revealed that spine injuries—especially lower back—are significantly more common among providers who wear lead regularly.

At Rampart, we believe radiation protection shouldn’t come at the cost of your spine.

Our clinically proven shielding solutions allow you to #ShedTheLead without compromising safety—offering full-body protection and orthopedic relief.

It’s time to move forward.
✅ No apron strain
✅ Full-Body, Total-Team protection
✅ Seamless integration with no compromise

Join the lead-free movement. Your body will thank you!

[RAMPART @RAMPARTic]

🛡️ “I may work well into my nineties.” — Dr. Chris Metzger

A true legend in interventional medicine, Dr. Metzger recently used the Rampart Guardian during a carotid stenting procedure and capped it off with the signature Rampart Superman moment—removing his gown to reveal no lead apron underneath.

We’re honored to support leaders like Dr. Metzger with solutions that protect their health and extend their careers, so they can continue doing what they do best: delivering exceptional care.

This is why we do what we do. #YouAreWorthIt

#ShedTheLead #RampartGuardian #PhysicianWellness #CathLabSafety #RadiationProtection #CareerLongevity #InterventionalExcellence #RampartIC @chrisme43177172

[NBCA @StopTheClot]

Kudos to @InariMedical on the outstanding results from the PEERLESS RCT! “These findings underscore FlowTriever’s unique effectiveness in helping PE patients feel better more rapidly,” @carin_gonsalves said. More: https://t.co/nppSKu7sPb

@TJUHospital #stoptheclot #vte

[Inari, now part of Stryker @InariMedical]

Listen to Drs. Ripal Gandhi and @AndrewNiekampMD discuss the value of keeping a wire in place throughout the PE #thrombectomy procedure with #FlowTriever:

-Avoiding use of hydrophilic wires
-Advancing with a dilator to optimize safety
-Aspirating over-the-wire to optimize safety and maintain bailout options

More on #FlowTriever: https://t.co/8SbmuuIf5h

#PulmonaryEmbolism #SIR2024

[Inari, now part of Stryker @InariMedical]

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Ilonzo for publishing the FIRST EVER (and only) retrospective study on the #InThrill Thrombectomy System for AV Access Thrombectomy!

✔ No lytics
✔ 45-minute procedure time
✔ 100% technical success

Read more: https://t.co/hPf98IuPN9

@bloodvesseldoc
@Sage_Publishing

More on InThrill: https://t.co/bay7tme5Ro

[Andrew Niekamp @AndrewNiekampMD]

I am very proud of @InariMedical for proactively and voluntarily updating the IFU for ClotTriever XL (CTXL) and reaching out to the FDA to ensure alignment. I wanted to clarify to the medical community what the changes are (1/5)

[Shuo (Chris) Li @VIR_Li]

Post partum pt with gonadal vein thrombosis, extended into the IVC. Removed easily enough, but would heparin have been just fine? What are everyone's thoughts? #irad #dvt @SIRspecialists @SIR_ECS

[IMCrit @IM_Crit_]

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - Update:

I have noticed the last few years that we* have become spoiled by the availability of Interventional Radiology (IR) in our hospitals. In fact, we are becoming complacent with the management of patients with massive/high-risk PE & wait for IR to