Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric ventricular assist device has a long history of over 30 years to support heart failure patients. It covers the entire scope of medical indications. Berlin Heart is the only company in the world offering systems that can support patients of every age and size, from newborns all the way to adults.
Berlin Heart systems are used for left, right* or biventricular (bilateral) circulatory support: EXCOR®, Berlin Heart’s paracorporeal VAD, is virtually unrivalled
EXCOR® ACTIVE* Mobile Driving Unit
The new mobile driving unit for the pulsatile ventricular assist device EXCOR® was developed especially for children with severe heart failure. Small as a hand luggage and with a battery runtime of approx. 6.5 hours, EXCOR® Active offers children with heart disease, supported by EXCOR®, more mobility and independence.
Silicone Cannulae
Our EXCOR® cannulae are made by hand from the purest medical silicone. The cannula range includes various types and sizes of cannulae with the following features:
- Highest level of biocompatibility with an unlimited product life
- Customization to diverse anatomical conditions through various adapted diameters, lengths, angles and tip styles
- In the case of arterial and atrial cannulae: flexible metal reinforcement for adaptation to the individual anatomy
- Velour-coated suture ring, developed for a fast and safe anastomosis
- Good ingrowth of the cannula to the transcutaneous exit site thanks to the velour sheathing
Blood pumps
The EXCOR® Pediatric range includes blood pumps of various sizes, which optimized suited to patients from newborns to adolescents. The unique features include:
- Different sizes available: 10, 15, 25, 30, 50 and 60 ml pump volumes
- Transparent polyurethane casing allows for visual inspection: pump filling and deposits can be detected
- Flexible triple-layer membrane for a high degree of safety; graphite powder between the membrane layers minimizes friction
- Ultra-smooth, flow-optimized blood contact surfaces with CARMEDA® BioActive Surface* coating for the best possible blood compatibility
