Healthcare Professionals
Duran AnCore™
Annuloplasty System
The Duran AnCore™ Annuloplasty System combines more than 35 years of proven technology with features that make it easy to implant.
Summary
The Benefits of Flexibility With the Use of Proven Technology
Designed for mitral and tricuspid valve repair, the Duran AnCore™ Annuloplasty System, available in both ring and band, offers:
- Better early postoperative LV systolic function over patients with a rigid ring1
- Allows annulus size and configuration to adapt to changes throughout cardiac
cycle2-4 - Better diastolic blood flow across the mitral valve, particularly during exercise5
- Flexible annuloplasty repair systems place less stress on the sutures during systole, minimizing the likelihood of dehiscence6
Features that facilitate the implant of the Duran AnCore™ Annuloplasty System:
- Patented chordal guide feature to facilitate replacement of the mitral valve chordae tendineae
- Low system profile is slim and easy to implant
- Easy-release holder and flange with snap-off removal minimizes strain on heart tissue
- Streamlined handle improves visibility
1
David TE, Armstrong S, Sun Z. Left Ventricular Function After Mitral Valve Surgery. J Heart Dis. 1995;4:S175-80.
2
Tsakiris AG, Von Vernuth G, Rastilli GC, et al. Size and Motion of the Mitral Valve in Anesthetized Intact Dogs. J Appl Phys. 1971;30:611.
3
Ormiston JA, Shah PM, Tei C, et al. Size and Motion in the Mitral Valve Annulus in Man. Circulation 1981;64;113.
4
Duran CMG, Ubago JLM. Clinical and Hemodynamic Performance of a Totally Flexible Prosthetic Ring for Atrio-Ventricular Valve Reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surg. 1995;59:658-63.
5
Okada Y, Shomura T, Yamaura YI, et al. Comparison of the Carpentier and Duran Prosthetic Rings Used in Mitral Reconstruction. Ann Thorac Surgery. 1995;59:658-63
6
Duran C. Perspectives for Acquired Valvular Disease In: Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Vol 4, 1993.