Amplatzer TorqVue LP Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 6

13. Immerse the device and loader in sterile saline solution and pull the device into the loader.
14. Introduce the loader through the hemostasis valve and into the delivery catheter until the
loader no longer advances. Hold the loader in place while transferring the device into the
delivery catheter. Use care when advancing a device through the delivery catheter to avoid
damaging vessels and cardiac tissue.
CAUTION: If unable to transfer device into the delivery catheter, retrieve device, reposition
loader and transfer device into the delivery catheter.
15. Push device to the distal tip of the delivery catheter. Do not rotate delivery wire. Remove
the loader.
16. Position the device according to the Instructions for Use for the AMPLATZER device and
confirm placement.
CAUTION: Do not release the device (unscrew the delivery wire) until device placement
is confirmed.
17. If the position of the device is unsatisfactory:
a. Stabilize the delivery wire and re-advance the delivery catheter until the device is
completely within the catheter.
b. Reposition the device and deploy it again, or remove the device from the patient.
18. If the device position is satisfactory:
a. Attach the plastic vise to the delivery wire, then release the device by rotating the
delivery wire counter-clockwise until it separates from the device.
b. Retract the delivery wire into the delivery catheter.
c. Remove the delivery wire and delivery catheter from the patient.
19. Follow the post-implant instructions according to the Instructions for Use for the
AMPLATZER device.
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