Medtronic MICS CABG in-service video Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft

Video overview

This video reviews anatomical nomenclature, summarizes key product features, and demonstrates device assembly and usage during a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG) procedure, performed in the Medtronic virtual cardiac operating room.

MICS CABG in-service video

The video is divided into chapters for ease of viewing. You can watch the chapters in any order, although they appear below in sequence. Click on a link below or scroll down the page to view a specific chapter.

  1. MICS CABG Procedure Product and Feature Overview (5:49)
  2. The ThoraTrak™ MICS Retractor System (4:13)
  3. The Octopus™ Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer (3:16)
  4. The Starfish™ NS Heart Positioner (2:20)
  5. The Rultract™* Retractor System (1:16)
  6. Patient Positioning and Anatomical Markers (2:26)
  7. MICS CABG Device Setup (4:14)

Please note: Medtronic Mounting Rails MR102 and MR103 (in videos 1-4 and 7) are no longer available. See video 1 for alternate technologies.

MICS CABG Procedure Product and Feature Overview - (05:49)

Watch as the presenter reviews anatomical nomenclature, summarizes key product features, and demonstrates device assembly and usage during a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG) procedure, performed in the Medtronic virtual cardiac operating room.
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Medtronic ThoraTrak MICS Retractor System for MICS CABG - (04:13)

Watch for a description and demonstration of the Medtronic ThoraTrak retractor system for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG).
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Octopus Nuvo Tissue Stabilizer for MICS CABG - (03:16)

Watch for a description and demonstration of the Medtronic Octopus Nuvo tissue stabilizer for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG).
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Medtronic Starfish NS Heart Positioner for MICS CABG - (02:20)

Watch for a description and demonstration of the Medtronic Starfish NS heart positioner for minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG).
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Rultract Retractor System for MICS CABG - (01:16)

Watch for a description of the Rultract retractor system, which is used in some minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG) procedures.
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Patient Positioning and Anatomical Markers for MICS CABG - (02:26)

Watch this animated description of patient positioning and placement of devices for a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG) procedure.
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MICS CABG Device Setup - (04:14)

Watch this demonstration of Medtronic device setup for a minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft (MICS CABG) procedure.
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Important Safety Information
Not all patients are candidates for beating heart procedures. Some patients would require cardiopulmonary support during surgery.

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. For a listing of indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, and potential adverse events, please refer to the Instructions for Use.