Simplici-T^® Annuloplasty System

Repair Redefined

The Simplici-T^® Annuloplasty System offers a first-of-its-kind approach to mitral and tricuspid valve repair. The Simplici-T^® System is the first flexible band to eliminate the need for traditional sizing, providing a custom fit for every patient and requiring less inventory space.

• No more sizing: The Simplici-T^® System is based on the “no sizing” implant technique of Dr. Tirone David, one of the world’s most outstanding technical cardiac surgeons.
• Customized for every patient: The flexible band and holder adapts to the unique needs of every patient. Implanted band length is determined by the annular size and degree of plication of the annular tissue.
• Reduces inventory: The flexible annuloplasty band is supplied in a length of 100mm and requires no additional accessories.
• Offers the benefits of a flexible band, including:
  • Better early postoperative LV systolic function over patients with a rigid ring¹
  • Allows annulus size and configuration to adapt to changes throughout cardiac cycle^2-4
  • Better diastolic blood flow a cross the mitral valve, particularly during exercise⁵
  • Flexible annuloplasty repair devices place less stress on the sutures during systole, minimizing the likelihood of dehiscence⁶

“I have not sized a mitral valve for an annuloplasty band for more than a decade. Simplici-T^® allows the surgeon to tailor the length of the band according to the pathology.”
Tirone E. David, M.D.*

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REFERENCES

1. David TE, Armstrong S, Sun Z. Left ventricular function after mitral valve surgery. J Heart Dis. 1995;4:S175-80.

2. Tsakiris AG, Von Vernuth G, Rastilli GC, et al. Size and motion of the mitral valve in anesthetized Intact dogs. J Appl Phys. 1971;30:611

3. Ormiston JA, Shah PM, Tei C, et al. Size and motion in the mitral valve annulus in man. Circulation. 1981;64:113.

4. Duran CMG, Ubago JLM. Clinical and hemodynamic performance of a totally flexible prosthetic ring for atrio-ventricular valve reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 1976;22:458-63.

5. Okada Y, Shomura T, Yamaura YI, et al. Comparison of the Carpentier and Duran prosthetic rings used in mitral reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 1995;59:658-63.

6. Duran C. Perspectives for acquired valvular disease. In: Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Vol. 4, 1993.

* Tirone E. David receives royalties from Medtronic, Inc. on sales of the Simplici-T annuloplasty system.