Introduction Of The Thoraflex™ Hybrid Delivery System Using A Guidewire; Positioning The Thoraflex™ Hybrid Delivery System - Vascutek Thoraflex THP2224X100B Instrucciones De Uso

SECTION 3.3 INTRODUCTION OF THE THORAFLEX™ HYBRID DELIVERY SYSTEM USING A GUIDEWIRE
It is recommended that the Thoraflex™ Hybrid Delivery System is used with a guidewire (Figure 8). The tip
contains a choice of two guidewire access ports (Figure 9). The guidewire can be fed through either port, and then
along the outside of the sheath. The delivery system can then be moved along it into position.
Figure 8 – Guidewire Use in the Aorta
Figure 9 – Insertion of the Guidewire Through Tip Guidewire Access Ports
SECTION 3.4 POSITIONING THE THORAFLEX™ HYBRID DELIVERY SYSTEM
The Thoraflex™ Hybrid Delivery System must be placed through the opened aortic arch into the descending
thoracic aorta. This should be done over a guidewire in order to ensure that the correct lumen is being treated, for
example in cases of dissection (Figure 10). When positioning the delivery system ensure that the splitter release
clip is accessible and the collar is positioned correctly in relation to the anastomotic site.
The splitter should be positioned in the distal aorta so that when the device is deployed the collar is in the correct
position (Figure 10). For the Thoraflex™ Hybrid Plexus 4 version, the Delivery System should be orientated so
that the device branches and aortic arch vessels are aligned.
Figure 10 – Positioning of the Thoraflex™ Hybrid Delivery System
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