Ascending Aorta Vascular Prosthesis

Flexibility, handling and natural shape to coexist in a better way with nature

Over 30 years of experience in mechanical valves. Carbomedics Carbo-Seal ValsalvaTM Ascending Aortic Prostheses (AAP) include the Carbomedics Standard Aortic Valve, a fully rotatable valve with a very low rate of thromboembolic events, favorable hemodynamics, and negligible post-operative structural failures1-6

Carbomedics Carbo-Seal Valsalva feature the GelweaveTM graft by Vascutek®, that does not require any clotting

Carbomedics Carbo-Seal Valsalva

Vertical orientation of pleats facilitates coronary anastomoses.7

Reproduces the native sinus, reducing stress on the coronary anastomoses.7

Sinus design encourages natural formation of systolic vortex.8,9

Low profile taper to reduce stress on the coronary ostia buttons.7

Full-sized standard aortic valve provides favorable hemodynamics.1,2

Flexibility and handling

Thin, pliable, woven polyester from Vascutek® that requires no pre-clotting.

Easier handling and suturing in comparison to bulkier velour materials.10

Gelatin coated and crimped structure for optimal flexibility.

Ultra-low porosity fabric and gelatin sealing result in less leakage, weeping and blushing.

Resists fraying and minimizes suture hole bleeding.11

Orientation markers provide easy visual suture positioning.

Gelatin promotes natural healing

Carbomedics Carbo-Seal and Carbomedics Carbo-Seal Valsalva AAP’s GelweaveTM graft is infused with minimally crosslinked gelatin that does not alter the healing process, encouraging a secure neo-intimal attachment with reduced inflammatory response.11