Edwards Lifesciences IntraClude device

Minimal Incision Valve Surgery

Minimal incision valve surgery (MIVS) provides excellent outcomes and significant benefits for patients and surgeons alike. Through peripheral cannulation, Edwards ThruPort systems’ allows for fewer products within the incision site. This offers surgeons excellent visualization and a virtually bloodless, unobstructed operative field , enabling mitral valve repair or replacement through the smallest possible incision.

The IntraClude intra-aortic occlusion device is designed for:

• Less traumatic intra-aortic occlusion
• Antegrade cardioplegia delivery
• Aortic root venting
• Aortic root pressure monitoring

Thruport IntraClude Intro-Aortic Occlusion Device

The IntraClude device can be used in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures such as minimal incision mitral valve repair or replacement procedures, re-operations, tricuspid valve procedures, intracardiac myxoma resection, patent foramen ovale repairs, atrial septal defect repairs, and ablative maze procedures for atrial fibrillation.