HV1000 Disposable Heart Valve Crimping Tool

The HV1000^TM Transcatheter Heart Valve Disposable Crimping Tool utilizes a proprietary segmental compression mechanism in a disposable design. The HV1000 Cam path mechanical advantage can deliver 5x more radial compression forces than that of the HV500. Intended for crimping live tissue products, this tool is suitable for cutting edge, minimally invasive procedures such as percutaneous heart valve replacement or repair. This disposable, hand-held tool can withstand multiple crimp cycles during one procedure and can be injection molded with custom logo and color requirements. MSI can ship in small or large quantities. 

Designed For Versatility 

The HV1000 crimping tool is designed to precisely reduce the diameter of balloon

expandable or self-expanding transcatheter heart valves. This tool can withstand multiple crimp

cycles during one procedure and then be easily disposed. The HV1000 crimping tool can be

injection molded with custom logo and color requirements. MSI can ship in small or large quantities. 

Cost Effective For R&D and Catheter Labs

Developed for R&D and Catheter Labs, this innovative and proprietary mechanism offers exceptional mechanical advantage, resulting in the highest radial force achievable with a hand-actuated mechanism. It boasts high product visibility and is particularly beneficial for balloon-expandable heart valves and similar stents that do not necessitate heated dies. Additionally, it can serve as a disposable tool in certain applications.

Functional Overview

To begin, the user loads the bands onto the catheter, utilizing a built-in tray and groove that streamlines the loading process.  The bands are guided into their designated positions by the positioning shuttle. Once the band is correctly positioned, the pre-swaged die locks the band in place on the catheter inner member with the depression of the thumb screw.   The process is repeated for additional marker bands on the catheter.