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Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

ValveGateâ„¢ LapProtectorâ„¢

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Soft Tissue Protector

A sterile, single patient use wall access device consisting of 2 overlaid plastic rings that are interconnected by means of a silicone rubber membrane. The bottom ring is a flexible ring made with a shape memory alloy to be inserted in situ.

For easy placement

Simply push the flexible ring downwards as illustrated and insert it into the wound cavity. Then push the reversed portion carefully down as well and expand it. Dispose after use.

The special features are



Clear and unimpeded access to surgical site in minimally invasive valve or bypass surgery, MIDCAB, V.A.T.S., transcatheter or transapical valve replacement a.o.




Protects wound edge and surrounding tissue




Usable with or without retractor




Can be used in combination with incision foil




Reduces risk of embolic fat particles on instruments, sutures and knot pushers




Improves visibility and exposure




Self-holding, for incisions from 6 cm to 9 cm (regular size) and from 3 cm to 5 cm (small size)




Very easy to insert in situ




High flexibility




Latex-free silicone rubber

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