The Splitter Is Detached During / Prior To Deployment - Vascutek Thoraflex THP2224X100B Instrucciones De Uso

5.5 THE SPLITTER IS DETACHED DURING / PRIOR TO DEPLOYMENT

Potential Cause
Splitter suture is loose or unfastened during use.
Recommended Actions
1. The splitter can be manually closed and held
during deployment or if partially open can be
reattached.
2. Ensure that the fabric of the graft is not caught
in the splitter when re-attaching.
3. Push both sides of the splitter together until
they click together.
4. The splitter should be held closed during the
sheath retraction element of the procedure.
Note: If the hinge of the splitter breaks care
must be taken to ensure that both parts of
the splitter are removed from the chest cavity
after use.
Note: The splitter is not essential to deploy
the device.
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