| Item number | Description |
|---|---|
| HP3000 | Starfish™ Evo heart positioner — heart positioner, canister tubing set |
Heart positioners
Starfish™ Evo heart positioner
Heart positioners
Starfish™ Evo heart positioner
The Starfish™ Evo heart positioner attaches to the sternotomy retractor during beating heart surgery.
Description
Our full suite of beating heart bypass surgery products includes the Starfish™ heart positioner and the Urchin™ heart positioner, offering two options for positioning the beating heart.
Features
Achieve enhanced visualization
Our heart positioners work in concert with the Octopus™ tissue stabilizers and the OctoBase™ sternal retractor to facilitate clinical solutions for your OPCAB procedures.
- Provides multi-appendage silicone cup
- Offers stability of the positioner on the retractor1
- Facilitates a convenient single-handed application for easy setup2
- Uses up to -400 mmHg of suction
Important safety information
Not all patients are candidates for beating heart procedures. Some patients would require cardiopulmonary support during surgery.
Key risks of the Starfish™ Evo heart positioner include hematoma, laceration, ischemia.
Ordering information
Related products
- Design validation report: Starfish™ & Urchin™ Evo, Doc R01102 Rev B, January 9, 2009. Medtronic data on file.
- Octopus™ evolution design validation, Doc R00500 Rev A, April 11, 2006. Medtronic data on file.