Apex holding unit for use during heart surgery comprises a suction ring with a releasably attachable suction lip which has several suction openings, and serves as a direct contact with the heart tissue

摘要

The apex holding unit (10) for use during heart surgery comprises a suction ring (1) with a releasably attachable suction lip (2) which has several suction openings (26), and serves as a direct contact with the heart tissue. The manipulation unit incorporates a spring (3) which is firmly attached to the suction ring and converges into a connector element (4) at its free end attachable to an external manipulator arm.