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Step
Procedure
11
Remove excess contrast medium from the inflation device provided by Edwards into the syringe to
achieve the appropriate volume required to deploy the valve per the following. Then lock the inflation
device:
Delivery System
Valve
Inflation
Volume
Model 9355AS23
23 mm
16 mL
Model 9355AS26
26 mm
20 mL
Model 9355AS29
29 mm
30 mL
Note: Correct balloon sizing is critical to successful valve deployment and valve function.
12
Close the stopcock to the 50 cc or larger syringe and remove the syringe.
CAUTION: Maintain the inflation device provided by Edwards in the locked position until valve
deployment.
7.2.3
Mount and Crimp the Valve onto the Delivery System
Step
Procedure
1
Rotate the crimper until the aperture is fully opened.
2
Remove the valve from the holder and remove ID tag using sterile scissors.
3
Place valve into crimper aperture and partially crimp so that it fits loosely over the prepared balloon.
4
Remove the valve from the crimper and place it on the delivery system with the inflow (fabric cuff end)
of the valve proximally towards the pusher if accessing antegrade. If accessing retrograde, place the
valve on the delivery system with the inflow (fabric cuff end) of the valve towards the distal end away
from the pusher. Ensure that the valve is aligned between the radiopaque markers.
5
Place the valve/balloon assembly in crimper aperture and gradually crimp. Periodically open crimper to
verify correct placement of valve during crimping. Completely crimp until the handle contacts the crimp
stopper.
CAUTION: The implanting physician must verify correct mounting/orientation of the valve prior
to its implantation.
6
Advance the slider cap distally to allow the tip of the pusher to align with the proximal end of the
crimped valve.
7
Advance the loader onto crimped valve until it reaches the balloon shoulder and the valve is fully
covered.
8
While holding the loader in place, fully retract the slider cap and rotate into locked position. Flush
through the flush port to fill the loader and hydrate the valve. Once the valve is hydrated, advance the
slider cap and rotate into distal locked position. Be sure to maintain position of the crimped valve
between the radiopaque markers during hydration. Close the flush port stopcock to the delivery system.
Note: To facilitate flushing, keep the delivery system straight.
CAUTION: To prevent possible leaflet damage, the valve should not remain in the loader over 30
minutes.
9
Ensure the slider cap is locked in the distal position and that the valve is still centered between
radiopaque markers and fully inside the loader.
Note: Keep valve hydrated until ready for implantation.