COR-KNOT® DEVICE
Faster, stronger, more secure than hand-tying in minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
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Introduction

Our revolutionary COR-KNOT® DEVICE is faster than hand-tying and offers strength, security and reliability in cardiac valve replacement and repair.

Indications for Use

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Outside U.S.

The COR-KNOT® MIS DEVICE and COR-KNOT MINI® DEVICE are indicated for use in the approximation of soft tissue and prosthetic materials, used in conjunction with either A) LSI SOLUTIONS® specified 2-0 Polyester or 2-0 Polypropylene suture and a COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® UNIT, or B) 2-0 Polyester, 2-0 Polypropylene, or 3-0 Polypropylene suture and an INTRA-KNOT™ QUICK LOAD® UNIT.

The COR-KNOT® DEVICE used in conjunction with LSI SOLUTIONS® specified 2-0 polyester suture and a COR-KNOT® titanium fastener is indicated for use to fasten and trim suture in general and cardiovascular surgical applications. 

Features & Benefits

The COR-KNOT® DEVICE has several key features and benefits that distinguish it as the leading automated suture fastening system.

COR-KNOT® FASTENER

provides a strong, secure and safe alternative to hand-tied knots.

ROTATIONAL KNOB

The COR-KNOT MINI® DEVICE offers a rotational knob, which includes an indicator fin, providing an ergonomic way to control fastener and suture orientation.

DEVICE OPTIONS

The 4mm shaft of the COR-KNOT MINI® and the 5mm shaft of the COR-KNOT® MIS allow the surgeon to perform MIS and open procedures.

COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® UNIT

expedites the loading and reloading of a COR-KNOT® FASTENER into the COR-KNOT® DEVICE.

Unparalleled automated reliability
Clinically Proven. Over 901 thousand cardiovascular patients with 15.3 million fasteners over 13 years in 89 countries
Facilitates Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Ergonomic. Fun and easy to use with tiny shaft, certainly smaller than fingers
Short Learning-Curve making COR-KNOT® quickly and easily learned
Single Squeeze. Automatically crimps and trims; dramatically reduces instrument exchanges
Suture Tail Control. Now you can readily orient suture tails away from leaflets
Tight Approximation. Enables simultaneous suture tensioning and prosthetic compression for scientifically demonstrated secure apposition
Consistent Knot Strength. Delivers over 4kg of holding force every time
Fast. Multiple studies demonstrate an average savings of more than 15 minutes in aortic cross-clamp time
Videos

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Device Anatomy

COR-KNOT® DEVICE

The COR-KNOT® MIS DEVICE is available with a 31cm length, 5mm diameter shaft, and the COR-KNOT MINI® DEVICE is available with a 17cm length, 4mm diameter shaft.

COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® UNIT

A COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® UNIT is used to load a COR-KNOT® FASTENER into the COR-KNOT® DEVICE. Each COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® UNIT provides one sterile COR-KNOT® FASTENER held in a customized loading unit consisting of a purple target, a wire snare and a blunt curved handle.

Made from medical grade titanium, a COR-KNOT® FASTENER is a mushroom-shaped hollow sleeve, which is crimped by the COR-KNOT® DEVICE to fasten together segments of suture.

Ordering

Options and specifications for ordering. Select your region.

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Outside U.S.
COR-KNOT® MIS Device Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices per Kit
030800
COR-KNOT MINI® Device Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices per Kit
031300
COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® Singles
Box of 12 Singles
1 Fastener per Pouch
030850
COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® 6-Pouch
Box of 12 Pouches
6 Fasteners per Pouch
030874
COR-KNOT® MIS Combo Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices & 12 Fasteners per Kit
031082
COR-KNOT MINI® Combo Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices & 12 Fasteners per Kit
031350
CK® Suture Green
Box of 12 (1 per Pouch)
Green Braided PTFE Impregnated Polyester
Fiber Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture,U.S.P., 30", KT-3, KT-3, 1/2 Circle K-Point
100002
CK® Suture White
Box of 12 (1 per Pouch)
White Braided PTFE Impregnated Polyester
Fiber Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture,U.S.P., 30", KT-3, KT-3, 1/2 Circle K-Point
100009
COR-KNOT® MIS Device Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices per Kit
030925
COR-KNOT MINI® Device Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices per Kit
031400
COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® Singles
Box of 12 Singles
1 Fastener per Pouch
030950
COR-KNOT® QUICK LOAD® 6-Pouch
Box of 12 Pouches
6 Fasteners per Pouch
030902
COR-KNOT® MIS Combo Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices & 12 Fasteners per Kit
031105
COR-KNOT MINI® Combo Kit
Box of 6 Kits
2 Devices & 12 Fasteners per Kit
031450
Resource Center

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Supporting References
Automated titanium fastener for surgical aortic valve replacement—preventive role for infective endocarditis?
Amila Kahrovic, Harald Herkner, Philipp Angleitner, Paul Werner, Alfred Kocher, Marek Ehrlich, Dominik Wiedemann, Guenther Laufer, Paul Simon, Martin Andreas
Clinical Outcomes of Patients More than One Year after Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Surgery with sutures secured using Automated Titanium Fasteners.
Roberto Rodriguez, M.D.; Francis P. Sutter, D.O.; Louis E. Samules, M.D.; Daniel Ice, M.D.; Susan Morrissey, Kathleen M. Holzerman, RN; Scott Goldman, M.D.; Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA, USA. ISMICS Abstract 2013
Comparison of Strength, Consistency and Speed of Manually-Ties Knots vs. Automated Titanium Fasteners in an Ex-vivo Minimally Invasive Mitral Ring Model Using a New Micro-Transducer Pressure Analysis System.
Candice Y. Lee, M.D.; Peter A. Knight, M.D.; Jude S. Sauer, M.D.; Heather R. Gorea; Angelo J. Martellaro; University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, USA, Innovations (Phila). 2014 Mar-Apr;9(2):111-6