Octopus^®

Summary

Octopus Evolution AS – The Next Generation Tissue Stabilizer

The newest generation tissue stabilizer from Medtronic demonstrates an enduring commitment to the cardiac surgeon. With all the same features of the Octopus^® Evolution – enhanced stability, flexibility, and a lower profile for unlimited positioning options – the Octopus Evolution AS offers an automatic pod spread feature that enhances visibility at the anastomotic site.

Octopus Evolution – Low Profile With Flexibility and Reach

The Octopus Evolution stabilizer provides enhanced stability, flexibility, and a lower profile for unlimited positioning options.

Enhanced stability and flexibility features:

• Improved visualization with:
  • Lower profile headlink
  • Surgeon controlled pod-spread
• Allowance for multiple device positions including pods-up, pods-down and pods-to-the-side applications
• Increased flexibility and range of motion
• Longer, effective reach of the articulating arm provides easier access to all vessels
• Simple, secure, one-handed engagement of clamp and turret assembly

Important Safety Information

Not all patients are candidates for beating heart procedures. Some patients would require cardiopulmonary support during surgery.