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Mechanical Heart Valve

Mechanical Heart Valve

St. Jude Medical, Inc. (U.S.A.)
http://www.sjm.com/

St. Jude Medical's mechanical heart valves are the ideal choice for patients with heart dysfunctions due to deterioration or calcification. During surgery, the damaged heart valve is excised and replaced with a mechanical heart valve. Known for superior durability and quality, SJM mechanical heart valves are widely used around the world. Since their first clinical use in 1977, SJM mechanical heart valves have become widely known as standard products in their category.
  SJM mechanical heart valves feature an 85° opening angle at any physiological flow condition due to a unique pivot guard design, which offers several clinical advantages. Released in 2004, SJM Regent valves ( approval number:21600BZY00523000 ) have inherited the unique features of standard SJM mechanical heart valves and provide outstanding hemodynamic performance in the aortic valve position. More than 1.7 million SJM mechanical heart valves implanted over approximately 30 years and more than 1,000 peer-reviewed articles published worldwide testify to the endorsement that SJM mechanical heart valves have earned among numerous physicians.

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Polyester Vascular Grafts (major vessels)

Polyester Vascular Grafts (major vessels)

InterVascular Inc. (U.S.A.)
http://datascope.com/iv/products.html

These polyester vascular grafts are used in surgery for thoracic / abdominal aortic aneurysms and obstrusted peripheral arteries. Surgically replacing or bypassing part of a blood vessel with these polyester grafts prevents aortic aneurysms from rupturing and maintains blood circulation. As these polyester grafts are often applied to the major vessels with high blood flow, they are designed with superior pressure resistance and hemostatic properties.

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ePTFE Vascular Grafts (peripheral vessels)

ePTFE Vascular Grafts (peripheral vessels)

Atrium Medical Co. (U.S.A.)
http://www.atriummed.com/

These ePTFE grafts are used to treat patients suffering from advanced peripheral vascular disease in their lower and upper limbs. The graft bypasses occluded arteries and veins to maintain blood circulation. Also, ePTFE grafts are commonly used in dialysis application for chronic renal failure patients. Because ePTFE grafts are used for peripheral arteries and veins with low blood flow, they are designed with superior antithrombotic properties.

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Retractor/Stabilizer, Heart Positioner

Retractor/Stabilizer, Heart Positioner

ESTECH (U.S.A.)
http://www.estech.com/

This product is principally used in off-pump coronary bypass surgery and mitral valve surgery. In coronary bypass surgery, it is used as a stabilizer that controls the beating at anastomotic sites of the distal end of the graft and assists in anastomosis. It is also used as a positioner to turn the heart and securely hold it while maintaining circulation. In mitral valve surgery, it is used as an atrial rake for securing the surgical field.
The reusability of this product makes it highly economical, and, through the use of various attachments, it can provide support for surgeons in a wide range of cardiac and vascular surgeries.

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Balloon Perfusion Catheter

Balloon Perfusion Catheter

Fuji Systems Corporation (Japan)
http://www.fujisys.co.jp/

This perfusion catheter is designed to maintain blood flow to the brain and abdominal organs during surgery for thoracic or abdominal aortic aneurysms. Positioned and inflated at the forked artery connecting to the organs, this silicon-balloon-tipped catheter enables a constant blood supply. Thanks to its unique flexible angle support, the lumen remains the same even in a flexed position ensuring the same blood flow rates as in a straight position. Its angle-adjustable design also ensures an optimal surgical field.

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Polypropylene Monofilament Mesh

Polypropylene Monofilament Mesh

Atrium Medical Co. (U.S.A.)
http://www.atriummed.com/

Inguinal hernias are protrusions of a part of the intestine through the abdominal wall into the inguinal area. Inguinal hernias are very common among adults and can only be treated via an operation. The mesh is used during hernioplasty operations to reinforce the damaged parts of the inguinal region. Its unique design makes it extremely thin, minimizing the burden on the patient.

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Air Plethysmograph

Air Plethysmograph

ACI Medical, LLC. (U.S.A.)
http://www.acimedical.com/

Chronic venous insufficiency resulting from deep vein thrombosis that occludes leg veins or post-thrombosis syndrome, causes patients long-term discomfort and lowers their quality of life. ACI Medical's Air Plethysmograph (APG) enables the painless examination of such conditions. Further, the product has become established as a diagnostic technique for venous conditions because it enables measurements of blood volume.

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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Device

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) Device

ACI Medical, LLC. (U.S.A.)
http://www.acimedical.com/

The incidence of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) among surgical patients is high, particularly those that have undergone orthopedic surgery, such as total hip and knee joint surgery, and gynecological surgery, such as hysterectomies. More seriously, pulmonary embolisms may occur. In addition, the socioeconomic losses of post-thrombosis syndrome cannot be ignored.
Using outstanding IPC technology, ACI Medical has developed a product that prevents post-operative DVT.

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