Effects on Organ Damage and Surgical Outcome of a New Cardiopulmonary Pass System (EVADO)

EVADO (Extracorporeal Vacuum-Assisted Device Optimized) device enables separation of cardiotomy suction blood, which is stored in a separate reservoir, and, if re-infusion into the CPB circuit is required, this is performed only after selective filtering and by cell saver procedures. Moreover, by using a vacuum-assisted system for blood aspiration, EVADO allows complete elimination of roller pumps, therefore reducing the extent of mechanical cellular trauma. EVADO contains a phosphorylcholine-coated oxygenator, that confers superior biocompatibility. Finally, by requiring relatively limited priming volumes, it allows reducing haemodilution.

conventional miniature cardiopulmonary bypass technique