Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Heart Pump - Brochure

A minimally invasive heart pump that delivers full support, allowing the heart to rest and enabling heart recovery. • Inserted via the axillary artery, through the ascending aorta, and across the aortic valve into the left ventricle • Inlet directly unloads the left ventricle reducing ventricular work for up to 14 days for indications including support during cardiogenic shock • Heart pump provides full hemodynamic support with maximum unloading Outlet located in the ascending aorta supports coronary perfusion • Enables repositioning in the ICU without imaging*