Indications, Safety and Warnings
Octopus® NUVO Tissue Stabilizer
Indications: The product is intended to stabilize and minimize the motion of selected areas of the beating heart during minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) procedures under direct visualization through a thoracotomy.
Contraindications: This product is not intended for use except as indicated above. Do not position the tissue stabilizer over a coronary artery, aneurysm, or newly infarcted heart tissue.
Adverse Effects: None known.
Starfish NS Heart Positioner
Indications: The Starfish NS Heart Positioner is intended to enable manipulation of the beating heart in cardiac surgery procedures that utilize a thoracotomy of at least 4 cm for access.
Contraindications: This product is not intended for use except as indicated above.
Do not attach device to:
- Newly infarcted tissue
- Aneurysmal tissue
- Directly over a coronary artery
- Fragile tissue
ThoraTrak® MICS Retractor System
Indications: The Thoratrak MICS Retractor System is intended to provide surgical access for minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures by retraction of soft and bony tissue.
