Valve platform
Proven performance of the PERIMOUNT valve design—a design with published clinical durability of over 20 years2-4
First pre-assembled, ready-to-implant‡ valved conduit with RESILIA tissue.
As the next offering in Edwards Lifesciences’ class of resilient bovine pericardial valves, ready-to-implant‡ KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit helps patients maintain their active lifestyles and reduces the complexity of bio-Bentall procedures.*
RESILIA Tissue
Edwards' 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:
A Proven Heritage
KONECT RESILIA aortic valved conduit is built on the proven performance of both the Carpentier–Edwards PERIMOUNT valve platform and the Gelweave Valsalva graft.
Gelweave Valsalva graft
The world’s first anatomically designed aortic root graft with over 15 years of aortic root surgery clinical experience5,6
Ready to implant‡
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 Gelweave 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.
Gelweave Valsalva Graft
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Specifications
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
- Valve leaflets: Bovine pericardium
- Stent: Cobalt-chromium alloy, polyester
- Fabric covering stent: Polyester cloth
- Valve sewing ring: Silicone rubber
- Woven polyester impregnated with gelatin
Tissue Platform
- Model 11060A features RESILIA tissue, bovine pericardial tissue transformed by a novel integrity preservation technology, which incorporates two proprietary features that effectively eliminate free aldehydes while protecting and preserving the tissue.
General Product Information
- Storage temperature: 10°C to 25°C
- Storage: Dry storage
- Rinse procedure: Immerse device in sterile saline for 5 minutes
