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In order to expose the coronary arteries without causing significant hemodynamic disturbances, new procedures and devices have been developed in response to the rising number of coronary surgeries conducted while the heart is still beating. An expanding surgical pad and a set of tapes that work together to manage the heart’s rotation and location.
The Heart positioner or surgical pad is an oval pouch or sock made of polyester to which two thick tapes of the same material are stitched on either side . The tapes on one side of the pad have two tails. A surgical glove or any other latex balloon of the right size can be placed through the sock’s opening and wound around a silicone elastomer tube.
The Global Heart Positioner market accounted for $XX Billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2022 to 2030.
In order to create the new and enhanced Urchin Evo Heart Positioners, Medtronic used the tried-and-true stabiliser clamp technology from Octopus Evolution Tissue Stabiliser. A better clamp design increases the positioner’s stability on the retractor.One-handed application of the clamp to the retractor makes for simple setup.
A consistent system for beating heart surgery is provided by using the same clamp on the positioner and stabiliser.For ease of accessing vessels, the positioner still has enhanced flexibility, range of motion, and a longer reach of the articulating arm. The Urchin Evo heart positioner offers fast tissue capture to the heart’s apex, precise positioning, and improved anastomotic site visibility.
In order to position the apex of the heart during Beating Heart surgery, the AtlasTM Positioner by TERUMO combines sophisticated vacuum stabilisation and dynamic tissue adhesion. Through minimal vacuum requirements and independent rotation from the Stabiliser Arm, the device, used in conjunction with the Hercules 3 and 360 Universal Stabiliser Arms, offers secure and optimal alignment of anatomical components.
