Vascutek Thoraflex Hybrid Instrucciones De Uso página 9

Figure 7 – Positioning of Device
5. Deployment Sequence
I. Sheath Retraction (Release Action I)
When the optimum orientation and position has been achieved the delivery system should be unsheathed. To
unsheathe the device, firmly stabilise the handle with one hand and with the other hand pull back the strap in-line
with the handle to retract the sheath (Figure 8). This will simultaneously split the sheath and allow it to be removed
from the delivery system completely; the entire stented section of the graft will be unsheathed.
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Figure 8 Sheath Retraction
[III]
Handle
Release
Clip
II. Splitter Removal (Release Action II)
Once the sheath has been removed, the splitter should be removed from the assembly by depressing the red
clip positioned at the top of the splitter. This will open the splitter and allow it to be removed from the graft. The
splitter can be removed either by hand or with instrumentation, for example forceps (Figure 9). Once this splitter
is released it can be removed from the delivery system. Ensure the graft fabric under the splitter is opened up to
facilitate the removal of the handle.
[I]
Strap
[II]
Splitter
Release
Clip
Order of Release
Pull Back Strap
I
Release Splitter Clip
II
Release Handle Clip
III
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