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Download the Product Factoid PowerPoint Templates (1.02MB zip) |
Submission deadline: July 15, 2010
Product Education for Live Cases
Core to TCT is the live case learning experience. A key component of this experience is the demonstration of new procedures and current practices. Very often, operators will use or reference products with which the learner is not familiar. To address this issue, CRF shows product factoid slides that complements the discussion and enhances the attendees' overall learning experience. Ideally, if available, this includes a 30-second video simulating product use. To meet this educational goal, CRF requests that manufacturers and distributors of products to treat patients with cardiovascular disease submit educational information for this purpose.
What is a product factoid?
A product factoid is a PowerPoint presentation of product and/or treatment specs. These could include product size, product profile, and approval status. CRF has designed PowerPoint templates specific to each product or treatment category. These slides are required for each submission. Because this information is used solely for the education of attendees, product logos, company logos, and any form of advertising are strictly prohibited. Pictures of the product are welcome; however, videos or animations embedded in PowerPoint slides will not be accepted. Please note that all submissions are subject to review and approval by CRF.
What is a product animation?
Companies may submit a product animation simulating product use. For example, an animation demonstrating the deployment of a product is an extremely effective way to educate the audience on device performance. Videos simulating product use must be submitted as MiniDV, AVI, MPEG, or WMV only. Because the product animation is shown for educational use only, videos may not include any text, including company names, company logos, product logos, or instructional information. Please note that all submissions are subject to review and approval by CRF.
What does it cost to submit a product specification and/or animation?
There is no cost to participate. CRF considers product factoids and animations to be an added value to the TCT learning experience.
When and where will my company's submission be shown during TCT?
There is no guarantee when, where, or even if a product factoid and/or animation will be shown. Product factoids and animations are only shown if a product is used or mentioned during a live case procedure. Products are used solely at the discretion of the live case operator and, therefore, it cannot be predicted if a product will be used during a live case demonstration.
Will my company's submission be shown at events other than TCT?
Yes. In addition to being shown at TCT, your product factoid and/or animation may be shown during a live case at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) i2 Summit, typically held the following spring. You only need to submit your product factoid and/or animation once to CRF for TCT. The same submission will be shown at TCT and the i2 Summit. However, if there are changes to your submission after TCT, it is imperative that you notify us and resubmit with the appropriate revision to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is presented at the i2 Summit.
For more information, please contact Mark J. Lee at 646-434-4127 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
