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Impella heart pump

Device name

Impella CP with SmartAssist®

Description

The Impella CP with SmartAssist® is intracardiac pump for supporting the left ventricle. It is intended for clinical use in cardiology and in cardiac surgery for up to 5 days for the following indications, as well as others:

  • The Impella is a circulatory support system for patients with reduced left ventricular function, e.g., post-cardiotomy, low output syndrome, cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction, or for myocardial protection after acute myocardial infarction
  • The Impella may also be used as a cardiovascular support system during coronary bypass surgery on the beating heart, particularly in patients with limited preoperative ejection fraction with a high risk of postoperative
    low output syndrome.
  • Support during high risk percutaneous coronary intervention
  • Post high risk percutaneous coronary intervention

 

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