Description
Gerbode Valve Dilator Uses
The Gerbode Valve Dilator is primarily used to dilate a narrowed (stenotic) mitral valve during cardiac procedures, particularly mitral valvulotomy.
- Improves the blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
- Useful during open-heart surgery to treat rheumatic mitral valve disease.
- Allows precise, controlled expansion within the heart chamber.
- Performs controlled dilation or retrograde fracture of the mitral valve.
- Assists in assessing the size and flexibility of the heart valve.
Specification | Detail |
Manufacturer | Surgitronix |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Finish | Satin |
Category | CVT Instruments |
Instrument Type | Dilator |
Ratchet lock | No |
Handle type | Grip Plier Handle |
Working Ends | Rounded, tapered ends |
Usability | Reusable |
Sterilization | Autoclavable |
Certification | US FDA, EU-MDR, ISO-13485, CE Compliance Certificate |
