VASOVIEW® 6 Endoscopic
Vessel Harvesting System

The active lifestyles of today’s cardiac surgery patients require progressive solutions that enable a more rapid recovery and speedy return to everyday life.  Since the introduction of endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH), clinicians have been able to provide nearly 400,000 CABG patients with a higher standard of care^1-9:

• Faster ambulation
• Shorter hospital stays
• Reduced risk of infection and complications
• Reduced postoperative pain
• Significantly enhanced cosmesis

The Guidant VASOVIEW 6 EVH system is an intuitive, sixth-generation device designed to facilitate the incorporation of EVH into practice.  Backed by Guidant’s industry-leading training programs and in-the-field support from seasoned clinical consultants, VASOVIEW 6 provides real options to cardiac surgeons and their surgical teams and real benefits to the patients they serve.

Highlighted Features

Stream-lined Dissection Tip

Designed for ease of dissection, improved tunnel creation, and optimum clarity.

Bisector Cautery Device

Designed to provide highly hemostatic cauterization, increased extension, and full 360º rotation for superior flexibility and maneuverability.

Closed-System Insufflation

A closed system, with CO2 insufflation, designed to create clear, long tunnel views, using innovative focal distal insufflation for further-reaching visualization.

Intuitive Handle Design

Built in controls and a new thumbwheel are designed to simplify use and provide excellent maneuverability.

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6. Patel AN, et al. American Journal of Surgery: 2001 Dec; 182(6):716-9.
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8. Morris RJ, et al. Annals of Thoracic Surgery: 1998 Sep, 66:1026-8.
9. Patel AN, et al. Annals of Thoracic Surgery: 2004 Jul, 78:149-53.