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The unique bileaflet valve design of the Medtronic Open Pivot mechanical heart valves eliminates recesses or cavities where a potential thrombus may form.
Download Product BrochureContinuous passive washing provides for gentle treatment of blood cells and low levels
In-vivo studies demonstrates improved hemodynamic performance following device implant.6-8
Solid pyrolytic carbon orifice and strengthening band provides for thin yet strong orifice and large geometric orifice areas (GOAs).6,9
Single-plane orifice facilitates valve seating and implant regardless of suture technique.
Open Pivot valves are remarkably quiet.7,10
The Open Pivot AP360 provides these additional features:
The Open Pivot Standard aortic valve provides these additional features:
The Open Pivot Standard mitral valve provides these additional features:
A variety of accessories are available to quickly and easily select the optimal valve type, appropriate valve size, and ideal placement for valve positioning.
Training, education, and collaboration on the treatment of mitral and tricuspid valve disease.
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