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The Impella 2.5 is a minimally invasive, catheter-based cardiac assist device designed to:
- Directly unload the left ventricle
- Reduce myocardial workload and oxygen consumption
- Increase cardiac output and coronary and end-organ perfusion
The Impella 2.5 can be inserted into the left ventricle in a Cath Lab via a standard guidewire through the femoral artery, into the ascending aorta, across the valve and into the left ventricle.The tip of the catheter contains a “pigtail” that crosses the patient’s heart valve and rests in the left ventricle, generating flows up to 2.5 L/min.
The Impella 2.5 has been used to provide partial circulatory support in over 1000 patients in the U.S. Results from these experiences include:
- Ease of Placement and Operation
- Hemocompatible
- Improved limb and tissue perfusion
- Low Hemolysis, bleeding, and stroke rates
- Restored Hemodynamics
- Unloading effect on the left ventricle
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- Established Medicare Reimbursement codes
- Procedure code 37.68: Insertion of a percutaneous heart assist device
- Proactive reimbursement technical support including sample letters, codes, contacts, and case studies
* Average of DRG 104, 216, 217, 218.
Reimbursement varies by geography. |
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