Cardiovascular Surgery
STANDARD Aortic Valve
CarboMedics Inc.
Electrophysiological Catheters
This device replaces an improperly functioning native heart valve and returns blood flow to near normal when valve function deteriorates due to stenosis or regurgitation.
Gelweave
Vascutek Ltd.
Vascular Grafts
This is used in the treatment of aneurysms of the chest or abdomen and artery obstruction below the abdomen. It improves blood circulation by replacing the clogged portion or by being used in bypassing the obstructed area.
Carbo-Seal
CarboMedics Inc.
Composite Grafts
Vascular graft combined with prosthetic heart valve.
Quadrox
Maquet Cardiopulmonary AG
Artificial Lungs
In surgical procedures in which extracorporeal circulation stops blood flow to the heart, this device fulfills the role of maintaining entire body tissue metabolism by performing gas exchange in place of the lungs.