Valve platform
Proven performance of the PERIMOUNT valve design – a design with durability data spanning 30 years
The ready-to-implant‡ KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit helps patients maintain their active lifestyles and reduces the complexity of bio-Bentall procedures.*
Edwards Lifesciences' integrity preservation technology transforms bovine pericardial tissue into RESILIA tissue, effectively eliminating free aldehydes, while protecting and preserving the tissue.
RESILIA tissue is the first to deliver the combination of:
KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit is built on the proven performance of both the Carpentier–Edwards PERIMOUNT valve platform and the Valsalva graft.
Proven performance of the PERIMOUNT valve design – a design with durability data spanning 30 years
The world’s first anatomically designed aortic root graft with over 15 years of aortic root surgery clinical experience2,3
The pre-assembled KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit intuitively eliminates procedural steps§, which is especially important in emergency cases.
Edwards’ quality-controlled pre-assembly of valve and Valsalva graft provides a consistent and reliable hemostatic connection
Pre-mounted to an easy-access, single-cut release holder
* By eliminating procedure steps.
† RESILIA tissue tested against commercially available bovine pericardial tissue from Edwards in a juvenile sheep model.1
No clinical data are available that evaluate the long-term impact of RESILIA tissue in patients.
‡ Consult instructions for use for device preparation instructions.
§ As compared to self-assembled tissue valved conduits.
Intended use and indications for use
The KONECT RESILIA AVC, Model 11060A, is intended for use as a replacement for the aortic heart valve and the ascending aorta.
The KONECT RESILIA AVC, Model 11060A, is indicated for patients who require replacement of their native or prosthetic aortic valve, and the associated repair or replacement of a damaged or diseased ascending aorta.
The KONECT RESILIA AVC, Model 11060A, should only be used with the dedicated sizers that replicate the DualFit sewing ring (Model 1190 Sizers and Tray).
Materials list
Tissue platform
General product information
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KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit
Indications: For use in replacement of native or prosthetic aortic heart valves and the associated repair or replacement of a damaged or diseased ascending aorta.
Contraindications: There are no known contraindications with the use of the KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit.
Complications and Side Effects: Thromboembolism, valve thrombosis, hemorrhage, hemolysis, regurgitation, endocarditis, structural valve deterioration, nonstructural dysfunction, stenosis, arrhythmia, transient ischemic attack/stroke, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, any of which could lead to reoperation, explantation, permanent disability, and death. Adverse events potentially associated with the use of polyester vascular grafts include hemorrhage, thrombosis, graft infection, embolism, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, seroma, occlusion (anastomotic intimal hyperplasia), immunological reaction to collagen (shown to be a weak immunogen; infrequent, mild, localized and self-limiting), intimal peel formation, and conduit dilatation, any of which could lead to re-operation, explantation, permanent disability, and death.
CAUTION: Federal (USA) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. See instructions for use for full prescribing information.