How is the EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system well combined with small incision surgery?

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EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system Learn more ....

  • Flexibility for optimal access: is well combined with small incisions surgery because of its long, flexible delivery system shaft, which facilitates access through small incisions
  • Shaft facilitates access through small incisions: engineered to ensure only the correct size valve and delivery system are connected, providing procedural confidence
  • Controlled balloon expansion: incorporated within the delivery system for reliable balloon positioning and inflation, as well as device preparation
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The EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system is built upon the proven performance of the PERIMOUNT heart valve design Learn more ....

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  • ThermaFix** process: addresses both major calcium-binding sites
  • Textured polyester sealing cloth: provides a secure fit in the annulus to aid sealing
  • Bovine pericardium: the EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system is built upon the proven performance of the PERIMOUNT valve design, with three independent bovine periodical leaflets matched for thickness and elasticity
  • Stainless steel frame: maintains high radial strength and short sub-annular height for maximum clearance from underlying structure

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References 

AVR, Aortic Valve Replacement; FS, Full Sternotomy; MIS, Minimally Invasive Surgery; MIAVR, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement; RDAVR, Rapid Deployment* Aortic Valve Replacement

* Simplified implantation through reduced suture steps
** No clinical data are available which evaluate the long-term impact of the Carpentier-Edwards ThermaFix process in patients.

For professional use. See instructions for use for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse events. 

Edwards Lifesciences devices placed on the European market meeting the essential requirements referred to in Article 3 of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC bear the CE marking of conformity.

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