ATS Medical Announces First Use of the New ATS CryoMaze ...( The proprietary design utilized...),Health

The proprietary design utilized in all ATS CryoMaze Probes allows them to be easily shaped by hand without the need for a tool to control the radius of the bends. The probe tip can be repeatedly re-shaped intraoperatively to meet the different anatomic requirements of the individual patient and procedure. The "bellows" design of the ATS CryoMaze Probes facilitates this durable probe malleability without kinking and/or fractures.

"The ATS CryoMaze System is very well equipped for minimally invasive stand-alone surgery for atrial fibrillation. The new, more rigid 10-S probe is a great addition that makes it easier to apply lesions and complete full biatrial Maze-III procedures," said Dr. Ad.

"The ATS CryoMaze 10-S Probe is another example of ATS Medical's commitment to cardiac surgery and the cardiac arrhythmia market. We are driving innovation in this segment to improve ease of use and decrease procedure times. Under guidance of our ATS Cryoablation Surgical Advisory Board, we will continue to advocate complete, biatrial Maze-III lesion sets to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. The surgical approach continues to demonstrate excellent clinical outcomes in treating cardiac arrhythmias," said Michael Dale, President and CEO of ATS Medical.

About ATS Medical

ATS Medical, Inc. is dedicated to "Advancing The Standards" of cardiac surgery through the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative products and services for the treatment of structural heart disease. ATS Medical serves the cardiac surgery community by focusing on two distinct but operationally synergistic market segments: heart valve disease therapy and surgical ablation of cardiac arrhythmias.

ATS was originally founded to develop the ATS Open Pivot(R)( )Heart Valve as a new mechanical heart valve standard of care. Today the Open Pivot heart valve is the preferred me
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