The Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve is an investigational device which is placed either through a transfemoral or transapical approach. The Edwards SAPIEN valve is being evaluated in the treatment of patients with severe calcific aortic stenosis who are considered to be high-risk or...
read full descriptionThe CoreValve system, designed to replace a diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery or surgical removal of the native valve, has now been implanted in more than 10,000 patients worldwide in 32 countries outside the US. Typically delivered through the femoral artery, CoreValve is used in...
read full descriptionWhich Medical Device of the Year 2012 Winner: Cardiology Our nominator said, "This is the world’s 1st portable Cardiac Assist SYSTEM providing Life support during the most critical hours that may be utilised without a Perfusionist with placement in critical...
read full descriptionThis product is distributed in the UK by BVM Medical, for supply outside the UK please consult the manufacturer. The Nit-Occlud® PDA occlusion system is designed for the safe and atraumatic occlusion of the congenital heart defect PDA (persistent ductus...
read full descriptionThe Engager is delivered via a transapical catheter for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis in patients who are unsuitable for surgical valve replacement. The device has CE approval. The valve is composed of a nitinol frame and bovine tissue leaflets. CE clearance follows the...
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