A TISSUE STABILIZATION DEVICE FOR USE DURING SURGERY

摘要

In accordance with the present invention there is provided a device for stabilizing moving tissue, such as a beating heart, so as to facilitate surgical procedures on such tissue. The device includes a tube having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen extending therebetween. The tube is connected to a suction source so as to draw air through the tube from the distal end to the proxima l end. The device further includes at least one foot connected to the distal end of the tube. The foot extends laterally from the tube. In a preferred embodiment th e device includes a pair of feet which are spaced apart laterally from each other. Each foot has a proximal surface, and a distal surface for making contact wi th the tissue. In one preferred embodiment the device includes a filter on said distal surface of each foot whereby particulate material is substantially prevented from entering said lumen of said tube. In another embodiment distal surface of th e foot comprises a plurality of pegs extending from the proximal surface.