Rampart launches ERPD education hub after six-society consensus

Rampart has launched Lead-FreeERPD.com to help hospitals and clinicians interpret a new multi-society consensus on Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices. The site packages clinical evidence, implementation tools and evaluation guidance as healthcare teams weigh a shift away from lead aprons toward engineering-based radiation protection.

Why it matters: - The new resource is aimed at hospitals, physicians and radiation safety leaders who need to translate a six-society consensus into day-to-day practice. - The consensus marks a unified call from SCAI, ACC, ASE, HRS, SIR and SVS for Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices as a new standard of care. - The shift matters because the consensus ties occupational radiation exposure to cancer, orthopedic injury and pregnancy complications. - The framework also elevates engineering controls above traditional personal protective equipment, which could change how procedural teams are protected.

What happened: - Rampart launched Lead-FreeERPD.com on July 23, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. - The site is a new educational resource center focused on Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices, or ERPDs. - Rampart said the site is designed to help healthcare organizations understand and implement the evolving standard of occupational radiation safety.

The details: - The consensus was published jointly by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, Society of Interventional Radiology and Society for Vascular Surgery. - The consensus says modern radiation protection should prioritize engineering controls and protect the entire procedural team. - The document argues that new technology has changed what is reasonably achievable under ALARA. - The consensus applies the Hierarchy of Controls to radiation safety and places ERPDs above lead aprons, which it treats as the least effective tier of protection. - Lead-FreeERPD.com includes summaries of the consensus and related editorials. - The site also offers educational material on the evolution of ALARA, clinical evidence, ERPD evaluation guidance, hospital implementation resources, case studies, physician experiences, videos, presentations and FAQs. - The site introduces a framework for evaluating ERPDs based on clinical validation, workflow compatibility, total team protection, real-time radiation awareness and measurable performance. - Rampart’s chief medical officer, Dr. Bob Foster, said the consensus is the critical first step in creating meaningful change for interventional teams. - Tom Livingston, Rampart’s chief executive officer, said the company built the site to provide objective, evidence-based educational resources for organizations modernizing their radiation protection programs. - Rampart said the site also provides access to peer-reviewed publications, implementation tools, buyer’s guides, hospital evaluation checklists and clinical evidence. - Learn more at Lead-FreeERPD.com.

Between the lines: - The launch is not just a product promotion. It is also a bid to shape how hospitals interpret a new clinical consensus and what criteria they use to compare ERPD options. - By emphasizing education, validation and workflow fit, Rampart is positioning ERPD adoption as an institutional decision, not just an individual clinician preference. - The messaging also suggests a broader market push away from wearable lead protection and toward equipment that reduces orthopedic burden.

What’s next: - Hospitals and health systems are likely to review the consensus and use the new site’s tools as they evaluate radiation protection upgrades. - Rampart says the resource center will keep adding materials to support radiation safety initiatives. - The company is framing the launch as part of a longer-term effort to advance occupational radiation safety through clinical evidence and physician education.

The bottom line: - Rampart is betting that the fastest path to ERPD adoption is not just better hardware, but easier-to-use guidance for hospitals deciding how to replace lead-based protection.