Aortic Cross-Clamps for Use in Bypass Surgery

New, dual-action aortic cross-clamps are designed to provide greater access to the surgical field during bypass surgery, valve replacement, and aortic aneurysm repair.

The clamp employs an outer, rigid shaft that can be retracted, leaving a flexible neck and handle that can be maneuvered away from the surgical field. When the rigid shaft is employed, the surgeon can probe and place the clamp. Once the clamp is in position, the rigid outer sheath can be retracted, exposing a flexible neck, which lets the surgeon place the handle in a remote position, outside the surgical field.

The clamp, called Cygnet, was developed by Novare Surgical Systems, Inc. (Cupertino, CA, USA) and it utilizes the company's padded Intrack inserts, which maximize traction while reducing the potential for vessel trauma. Each insert is comprised of a soft, compliant elastomeric pad that is molded over a semi-rigid plastic base. The inserts are loaded into the clamp, offering an occlusion system that allows the atraumatic inserts to become integral parts of the cross-clamp, not merely attachments.

"The result is greater visibility and unencumbered access to the surgical field,” said Kerry Pope, president and CEO of Novare. "Cygnet also is used for rapid, controlled access to the aorta in advanced minimally invasive procedures.”





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