Straight Shot Blood Cardioplegia System
A Straight-Forward Approach To Cardioplegia Delivery.
Recognized as a leading producer of cardioplegia systems, GISH Biomedical, Inc presents the Straight Shot, a single pass cardioplegia system designed to fulfill the requirements demanded by new approaches to myocardial protection. To facilitate advances in myocardial protection, the Straight Shot achieves efficient temperature control while functioning as an effective trap against gaseous microemboli.
Dynamic Helix Bubble Trap
A safe and efficient bubble trap is located at the apex of the Straight Shot for easy de-bubbling and protection against microemboli *1 during rewarming. The Straight Shot’s integral bubble trap improves patient safety by directing air bubbles to the highest point of the device Once retained, the bubbles are prevented from descending through the filter and into the cardioplegia outlet. The 30 ml chamber allows the Straight Shot to perform without the compromises found in other limited capacity devices.
High Efficiency Heat Exchanger
The system’s precision crafted heat exchanger is engineered to cool from 37°C to 4°C in a single pass *2. The intimate contact between the thermal core and frame channels blood flow for precise temperature control.
Advanced Design
Two structural feature set the Straight Shot apart from any other system. The internal heat exchanger and the external housing are seamless. This single unit design handles the blood very gently and virtually eliminates any opportunity for leaks. On the exterior, the unit has a cylindrical shape that can be conveniently positioned for excellent visibility.
Precise Temperature Monitoring
The temperature probe is ideally located at the cardioplegia outlet to provide accurate temperature readings.
*1. Kurusz, Mark, CCP: Gaseous Microemboli: Sources, Causes and Clinical Considerations. Medical Instrumentation Vol. 19, No. 2, pp. 73-76, Mar-Apr. 1985.
*2. Outflow temperature may vary depending on the temperature of the cooling source, inlet fluid, and the delivery flow rate. |
