HeRO Implant Video

The HeRO Vascular Access Device is intended for use in maintaining long-term vascular access for chronic hemodialysis patients who have exhausted peripheral venous access sites suitable for fistulas or grafts. See the Instructions for Use manual for full prescribing information.

HeRO consists of two primary components:

• A proprietary Venous Outflow Component
• A proprietary ePTFE Arterial Graft Component

The HeRO Venous Outflow Component has a 5mm inner diameter (ID), 19F outer diameter (OD), and is 40cm long. It consists of radiopaque silicone with braided nitinol reinforcement (for kink and crush resistance) and a platinum-iridium radiopaque marker band at the distal tip.

The HeRO Arterial Graft Component has a 6mm ID, 7.4mm OD, and is 53cm long, inclusive of the connector. It consists of an ePTFE hemodialysis graft with PTFE beading to prevent kinking proximal to the proprietary titanium connector. The titanium connector attaches the graft component to the outflow component. The HeRO graft component is cannulated using standard technique according to KDOQI guidelines.

The Accessory Component Kit provides tools and accessories that may aid in the placement of the HeRO Vascular Access Device.

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