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
• No compromise to valve function
• Improved limb and tissue perfusion
• Low Hemolysis, bleeding, and stroke rates
• Restored Hemodynamics
• Improved outcomes
• Unloading effect on the left ventricle

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• Impella Brochure
• Clinical Experience Report