International Only - Not intended for physicians in the U. S. or Japan
Cardioblate® Gemini®-x
The port-access Gemini-x bipolar ablation clamp facilitates the creation of beating heart, epicardial pulmonary vein islands for the treatment of AF, while providing flexibility and control, and accommodating varying degrees of tissue thickness.
- Allows for a “top-down” or “bottom-up” vertical port access approach to pulmonary veins
- Fits through port-sized incisions
- Flexible neck that allows gentle maneuvering around delicate structures
- Single-handed operation, including hand-activated RF delivery
Important Safety Information
Possible complications related to the ablation of cardiac tissue in combination with open heart surgery are tissue perforation, extension of extracorporeal bypass, perioperative heart rhythm disturbances (atrial and/or ventricular), postoperative embolic complications, pericardial effusion or tamponade, injury to the great vessels, valve leaflet damage, conduction disturbances (SA/AV node), acute ischemic myocardial event, thombus formation, nerve damage, unintentional burns, pericarditis, or pleural effusion.
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