The world’s smallest prosthetic heart valve has been approved by the FDA, allowing even newborns to benefit from a replacement that was designed to match their anatomy. The Masters HP 15mm rotatable mechanical heart valve from Abbott can be used to replace either mitral or aortic valves that are not good candidates for repair procedures.
The valve is now available in sizes between 15mm and 27mm, as larger sizes have been approved since 1995. It features two pyrolytic carbon leaflets, an 85 degree opening angle that promotes blood flow while reducing turbulence, and a way to rotate the device during implantation to achieve optimal results.
Here’s a story about Sadie, a girl who lives a normal life thanks to the Masters HP valve and the clinicians who implanted it:
Product page: Masters HP Mechanical Heart Valve…
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