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THE INSTRUMENTS OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE CARDIAC SURGERY

AOR TIC SOLUTIONS

LEADING THE WAY TOWARD MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY Sorin Heart Valves has an enduring tradition of remaining at the forefront of cardiac surgery techniques and technologies. Our innovations over the past four decades have consistently reflected this, and we remain committed to delivering the solutions surgeons require to help them improve surgical outcomes, and ultimately, the quality of life for their patients. Sorin Heart Valves has most recently focused its resources on innovating or making available to surgeons a broad assortment of tools and technologies to help make minimally invasive cardiac surgeries a viable alternative for more cases. To that end, the Cardio Vision® instrument line is now available from Sorin Heart Valves, along with an ever-growing portfolio of heart valves and repair devices optimized for MICS.

A COMPANY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO MICS Heart valve and repair device innovation Thanks to their low stent profile and/or optimal ease of implant and potential to reduce procedure time, our Mitroflow with PRT Aortic Pericardial Heart Valve, Perceval** Sutureless Aortic Heart Valve, Freedom SOLO* Stentless Bioprosthetic Valve and MEMO 3D Semi-rigid Annuloplasty Ring are well-suited for the challenges of minimally invasive surgery.

Unique, flexible materials When the metal stents of valves or repair devices are compressed, they can lose their shape, which may prevent implantation, or result in improper function and subsequent explant. The Delrin stent of the Mitroflow valve retains its shape, even when inadvertently compressed while fitting the valve between tight spaces, and the superelastic nickel-titanium alloy core of the MEMO 3D Annuloplasty Ring will restore the natural systolic diameter ratio of the mitral annulus without losing its original shape memory.

Surgical instruments designed for MICS Sorin Heart Valves is the worldwide distributor of the Cardio Vision® line of surgical instruments for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). A perfect complement to our comprehensive portfolio of heart valves and repair devices, Cardio Vision® instruments are developed in conjunction with leading cardiac surgeons and are known throughout the world for their innovative design, ergonomic foresight, exceptional reliability and ease of use.

* Freedom SOLO has CE Mark approval for sale in the European Community. The product is only approved for investigational use in the US ** Perceval has CE Mark approval for sale in the European Community. The product is only approved for investigational use in the US

THREE GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE

Premium Our latest generation Premium builds upon the enhanced ceramic coating benefits of the Advanced line of tools. The Premium line utilizes a unique, modular system for interchangeability between instruments, shafts and handles. Hospitals can potentially benefit from less inventory, and easy instrument dismantling allows for internal and external hygienic cleaning to further reduce the risk of cross contamination.

Advanced Our second generation Advanced improves upon the Original series with a proprietary ceramic coating. The coating has a matblack color for reduction of interoperative light reflection and flash during procedures, and is tougher and more durable than stainless steel alone. The instruments have multiple ports throughout the shaft allowing for greater interoperative flushing and optimal post-op hygienic cleaning and sterilization.

Original Our first generation of stainless steel instruments Original is designed for exceptional ergonomic balance and ease of use. The tubular shaft instruments in this series have hygienic cleaning ports for interoperative flushing and optimal post-op sterilization.

Innovative, ergonomic design Cardio Vision®’s superior precision allows for the improved positioning of instruments and optimized visualization of the surgical area. Customized handles and counter-balanced design improve both the grip and maneuverability of Cardio Vision® instruments.

Reliability Manufactured from the highest quality surgical stainless steel, Cardio Vision® instruments offer superior strength and durability.

Ease of Use The innovative design and quality construction simplifies cleaning and sterilization, and makes Cardio Vision® instruments easy to use on a regular basis.

Breadth of product line The Cardio Vision® line includes a complete assortment of: • Retractors • Scissors • Needle Holders • Forceps • Knot Pushers • Valve Rongeurs • Clamps • A full-range of accessories

For more information, including a complete Cardio Vision® product catalog, talk to your Sorin Heart Valves representative or call 800-289-5759.

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