Only qualified healthcare providers should place, manipulate, de-clot, revise or explant the HeRO Graft. For greater detail, please consult the HeRO Graft Instructions for Use manual.

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• Is there Medicare reimbursement for the HeRO Graft? How does the reimbursement rate compare to grafts?
• Is special training required to implant the HeRO Graft?
• Is the HeRO Graft sutured for stabilization?
• Where is the temporary bridging catheter typically placed?
• Are there known differences in the occlusion rates in left versus right-sided HeRO Graft implants?
• Are there any specific methods or training that must be used when performing a thrombectomy on HeRO Graft?
• What surgical equipment is needed for the HeRO Graft implant?
• Can the HeRO Graft be implanted in the femoral area?
• Can the HeRO Graft be implanted in the subclavian vein?
• Can the HeRO Graft be attached to an existing fistula or graft?
• What does it mean to straight cut the Venous Outflow Component?
• What does it mean to press fit the Venous Outflow Component to the connector?
• Should I test fit the connection to be sure the Venous Outflow Component is cut to the correct length?
• Can you grip the beading on the Arterial Graft Component during device connection?
• How is the HeRO Graft explant procedure performed?
• Can the HeRO Graft be implanted in the same vein as a pacemaker lead, defibrillator, or bridging catheter?
• Can the HeRO Graft be made into an instant stick access?
• Can the HeRO Graft be implanted through a stented vessel?
• Is there a tapered graft option for the HeRO Graft?
• What is included in the HERO 1003 Accessory Component Kit?
• Do I need to put a suture around the section where the outflow component connects to the titanium connector?
• Do I need to use the clamp supplied in the HERO 1003 Accessory Component Kit?
• Why is the 10F delivery stylet diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the Venous Outflow Component?
• Will the outflow component move?
• How is HeRO Graft revision performed?
• How is the outflow component exchange procedure performed?
• When do I need to cut the silicone Luer End off of the Venous Outflow Component?
• Should a sterile surgical lubricant be used on the outflow component prior to inserting it into the sheath?
• What should be done if the 20F sheath is bent?
• What length 20F introducer sheath/dilator (long or short) should I use?
• What techniques should be used to remove the peel away sheath?