Edwards Protection Cannulae
RetrogradeCardioplegia Catheters
MAXIMIZE MYOCARDIAL PROTECTIONA growing body of evidence points to combined retrogradeand antegrade cardioplegia as the best approach formaximizing myocardial protection in patients undergoingarrested heart procedures.1-5
Edwards retrograde cardioplegia catheters are specificallydesigned to help you protect your patients during on-pumpcardiac surgery by maximizing myocardial protection.
Edwards retrograde cardioplegia catheters offer a varietyof features designed to meet various surgical needs andpreferences.
Proprietary ergonomichandle provides an
anatomically precise pathduring placement
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SELF-INFLATING BALLOONEdwards retrograde cardioplegia catheters are available in a self-inflating balloon style, which offersthe convenience of automatic balloon inflation when retrograde cardioplegia is delivered.
Balloon Styles: Balloon Sizes:Available in textured and Multiple balloon sizes ranging from 9 mm to 20 mm tosmooth balloon configurations. accommodate a variety of patient sizes and surgical preferences.
RetrogradeCardioplegia Catheters
Multiple handle and styletoptions to accommodate a variety
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SPECIFICATIONSCATHETER SIZE 9 FR 12 FR 14 FRBALLOON STYLE Smooth Textured Textured SmoothBALLOON SIZE 9 mm 18 mm 14 mm 18 mm 20 mm 18 mm 20 mmRETENTION Conventional Retractaguard Conventional Retractaguard Conventional Retractaguard Conventional Conventional ConventionalTECHNOLOGY technology technology technologyPRE-SHAPED RC09 RC2012 RC014IT RC2014 RC014T RC2014LB NPC014T RC014 NPC014STYLET AND RC2014S* RC2014LBS*HANDLEGUIDEWIRE RC09M RC2012M - RC2014M RC014MT RC2014LBM - RC014M -STYLET ISP3031†
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MANUALLY INFLATING BALLOONEdwards retrograde cardioplegia catheters are available in a manually inflating balloon style,which offers surgeon control over inflating and deflating the balloon.
Balloon Styles: Body Styles:Available in textured and smooth Available in polyurethane or wire-reinforcedballoon configurations silicone configurations
RETRACTAGUARDTECHNOLOGYThis proprietary technology is designed to help thecannula retain its shape after deployment in thepatient and to help prevent balloon slippage,particularly during posterior graftingprocedures.
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SPECIFICATIONSCATHETER SIZE 12 FR 14 FRBALLOON STYLE Textured Textured SmoothBODY STYLE Polyurethane Polyurethane Wire-reinforced silicone Wire-reinforced siliconeRETENTION Retractaguard Retractaguard Conventional ConventionalTECHNOLOGY technology technologyPRE-SHAPED RC2012MIBB RC2014MIBB SRT014MIBB RC014MIBBSTYLET ANDHANDLEGUIDEWIRE RC2012MIB RC2014MIB SRT014MIB RC014MIBSTYLET PLD014MIBH†
HOURGLASS - - - ISP3039HANDLE ANDGUIDEWIRESTYLET
Smoothballoon
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References:1. Buckberg Gd. Antegrade/Retrograde Blood Cardioplegia to Ensure Cardioplegic Distribution: Operative Techniques
and Objectives. J Card Surg 1989;4(3):216-238.2. Loope Fd, Higgens Tl, Panda R, et al. Myocardial Protection During Cardiac Operations. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
1992;104:608-618.3. Buckberg Gd. Myocardial Protection: An Overview. Semin In Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1993;5(2):98-106.4. Borger MA, Rao V, Weisel RD, et al. Reoperative coronary bypass surgery: Effect of patent grafts and retrograde
cardioplegia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001;121:83-90.5. RangarajAT, et al. Real-time visualization and quantification of retrograde cardioplegia delivery using near infrared
fluorescent imaging. J Card Surg 2008;23(6):701-8.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.See instructions for use for full prescribing information.
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