Heart Medical Europe B.V.

The cardio-biopsy forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with a special introducer sheath/catheter for the biopsy (tissue extraction) on the human heart.

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  • Maslanka Biopsy and Grasping Forceps

    The cardio-biopsy forceps are intended to be used in conjunction with a special introducer sheath/catheter for the biopsy (tissue extraction) on the human heart.

    Cardiac-grasping foreceps are used in conjunction with special introducer sheath/catheter for the transluminal extraction (foreign body removal) from the central circulatory system of the human body.

    • These instruments are not for other applications!
    • Damaged instruments should not be used!

    The instructions for use will help the user to use the cardio-biopsy and cardio grasping forceps for the intended purpose to convey how they are to be handled and through this ensure greater safety for the patient. You can request the IFU from us prior to your order at

    Right ventricular heart biopsy can be performed percutaneously from the right internal jugular vein, left internal jugular vein, right subclavia and right or left femoral veins. Left ventricular biopsy is usually performed from the right or left femoral artery.

    The cardio biopsy forceps and cardio grasping forceps are intended to be used uninterrupted for a period of less than 60 minutes under normal conditions.