A Smarter, More Efficient CVOR Experience

Hospitals that still rely on a dedicated CVOR nurse to manually position and retract the heart during cardiac surgery face familiar challenges: a crowded field, variable positioning over time, and staff tied up at the table instead of circulating or performing other tasks. Chase Medical’s Heart Assist Fingers offer a low‑profile alternative to deliver stable, consistent, atraumatic positioning while reducing clutter and freeing valuable clinical resources.

Chase Medical Heart Assist Fingers

Heart Assist Fingers from Chase Medical are malleable, silicone‑over‑molded attachments designed to provide atraumatic positioning and stabilization of cardiac structures via a reusable surgical arm, such as the Chase Cobra™ Surgical Arm. Their textured surface provides a gentle grip, and the malleable metal core allows the surgeon to shape the fingers to fit the patient’s anatomy, enhancing exposure and visualization during the procedure.

Available in a variety of sizes to accommodate anatomy and technique, Chase Medical offers 2‑finger and 3‑finger configurations in short (54 mm) and long (90 mm) lengths. All are sterile, single‑use.

Why Hospitals Without Static Arms Are Switching

1) Less Clutter in the Surgical Field

The fingers’ low‑profile, flexible design minimizes the bulk and interference associated with manual positioning or larger adjuncts. Surgeons can maintain a cleaner surgical field, which improves visibility during procedures.

2) Consistent, Fatigue‑Free Positioning

Heart Assist Fingers provide consistent and reliable positioning from incision to closure, reducing variability that may occur with clinical staff. Their atraumatic, textured silicone surface and flexibility ensure dependable exposure without excessive pressure.

3) Free Up CVOR Staff for Higher‑Value Tasks

When the positioning role is transferred to the device, the dedicated CVOR nurse can focus on circulation and other critical duties. This enhances operating room efficiency and staff utilization, particularly during complex CABG or valve procedures.

Seamless Integration with the Chase Medical Cobra™ Surgical Arms

Heart Assist Fingers mount to Chase Medical’s Cobra™ Surgical Arms. The arms feature 360° universal mounting, a low‑profile, proximal placement for optimal access, and a rapid shaft connect that locks attachments quickly and securely.

At‑a‑Glance Compatibility
• Attaches to the reusable Cobra Surgical Arms (16 cm and 19 cm options)
• Cobra Arms’ low‑profile design supports exposure and visualization in the CVOR
• Quick changeover via Rapid Shaft Connect for efficient setup and adjustments

Heart Assist Fingers

• Versatile positioning device allows assistants to perform other clinical tasks
• Textured, silicone over-molded fingers enable an atraumatic grip
• Malleable fingers conform to anatomical structures allowing for a greater field of vision
• Four sizes available to accommodate patient anatomy and surgical procedures

Ready to reduce clutter, standardize exposure and free CVOR nurses for higher-value work? To request more information or an evaluation of the Chase Medical Heart Assist Fingers, call 888-891-1200 or email us to be connected to your local MED Alliance sales representative.

Chase Medical is a U.S.-based medical device company and a woman-owned small business. The Chase Medical portfolio includes a full line of beating heart and positioning technologies for use in off-pump, on-pump and pump-assist heart procedures. Click here to review the entire portfolio.

MED Alliance Solutions is a medical device distributor specializing in the importation, sales, marketing, logistics and distribution of cost-effective and innovative cardiac medical devices throughout the US.

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