5.22
Instructions for Use & Clinical Reference Manual (US)
The following steps describe the recommended technique for axillary artery insertion of the
Impella
®
2.5, 5.0, or Impella CP
®
Catheter.
1.
Isolate and expose the axillary artery and obtain control via proximal and distal vessel
loops.
2.
Attach a 10 mm diameter x 20 cm long vascular graft to the axillary artery using a
standard end-to-side anastomosis. NOTE: Abiomed recommends using a Hemashield
Platinum graft and recommends using at least a 60 degree bevel on the end of the
graft to facilitate passage of the rigid motor housing into the artery.
3.
Clamp the graft with a vascular clamp just above the anastomosis and loosen the vessel
loops to allow blood to flow into the graft to assess for hemostasis at the anastomosis.
4.
Insert the introducer into the graft and secure it with one (1) provided graft lock. To
place the graft lock, open it and place it between the retainers and the hub on the
introducer to prevent the introducer from sliding out of the graft (see Figure 5.26).
NOTE: If a graft other than the Hemashield Platinum is used, 2 graft locks may
be required to maintain hemostasis between the graft and the introducer. Correct
positioning of the second graft is illustrated in Figure 5.27).
Figure 5.26 Introducer, Graft Lock, and Hemashield Platinum Graft (Graft Not Supplied)
Figure 5.27 Correct Positioning If Second Graft Lock Required
5.
Secure the graft lock by pressing both the outside tabs together. When fully closed,
the graft lock provides hemostasis. If hemostasis is not achieved, make sure to press
the two tabs together to fully close the graft lock as shown in Figure 5.28. The graft
lock cannot be damaged by over closing. NOTE: The graft may also be secured over the
introducer using heavy sutures or umbilical tape.
1
1
.
.
Isolate and expose the axillary artery and obtain control via proximal and distal vessel
loops.
Use Fluoroscopy for
Placement
Impella
®
Catheter
performance will be
compromised if correct
placement cannot be
confirmed. While other
imaging techniques,
such as transesophageal
echocardiography (TEE), can
help confirm the position of
the Impella
®
Catheter after
placement, TEE does not
allow visualization of the
entire catheter assembly and
is inadequate for reliably
placing the Impella
®
Catheter
across the aortic valve.
2
2
.
.
Attach a 10 mm diameter x 20 cm long vascular graft to the axillary artery using a
standard end-to-side anastomosis. NOTE: Abiomed recommends using a Hemashield
Platinum graft and recommends using at least a 60 degree bevel on the end of the
graft to facilitate passage of the rigid motor housing into the artery.
3
3
.
.
Clamp the graft with a vascular clamp just above the anastomosis and loosen the vessel
loops to allow blood to flow into the graft to assess for hemostasis at the anastomosis.
4
4
.
.
Insert the introducer into the graft and secure it with one (1) provided graft lock. To
place the graft lock, open it and place it between the retainers and the hub on the
introducer to prevent the introducer from sliding out of the graft (see Figure 5.26).
NOTE: If a graft other than the Hemashield Platinum is used, 2 graft locks may
be required to maintain hemostasis between the graft and the introducer. Correct
positioning of the second graft is illustrated in Figure 5.27).
5
5
.
.
Secure the graft lock by pressing both the outside tabs together. When fully closed,
the graft lock provides hemostasis. If hemostasis is not achieved, make sure to press
the two tabs together to fully close the graft lock as shown in Figure 5.28. The graft
lock cannot be damaged by over closing. NOTE: The graft may also be secured over the
introducer using heavy sutures or umbilical tape.
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