A TINY HEART.
A future with better health and fuller lives
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Ductus Arteriosus
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Sometimes solving the biggest challenges means thinking small – very small.
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Born prematurely at 27 weeks, Irie Felkner fought for her life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Hear the story of one of the first newborns to receive this breakthrough device.
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At no bigger than a pea, our Amplatzer ™ Piccolo is one of the smallest heart devices ever. Most importantly, Piccolo is the first U.S. approved device small enough to close a hole in the heart of a premature infant weighing as little as 700 grams (about 1.5 pounds). And because Piccolo is a minimally-invasive device, it can eliminate the need for riskier surgery.
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In an infant’s heart, the ductus arteriosus remains open while in
the womb so a mother’s oxygenated blood can bypass the lungs and
flow directly into her child’s heart.
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1. Krasuki, R. A. (2006). Patent ductus arteriosus closure. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 19 (5 Suppl), S60-S66.
2. Dice JE, Bhatia J. Patent ductus arteriosus: an overview. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2007;12(3):138–46.
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For most babies, their ductus arteriosus closes shortly after birth.
The world’s first device that can
close a hole in even the tiniest of hearts.
For most babies, their ductus arteriosus closes shortly after birth.
A PDA is present in approximately
A breakthrough that for thousands of future newborn lives,
will keep open a lifetime of possibility.
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ONE OF HEALTH’S BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGHS, THAT’S
ALSO ONE OF THE SMALLEST
Amplatzer ™
Piccolo
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In an infant’s heart, the ductus arteriosus remains open while in the womb so a mother’s oxygenated blood can bypass the lungs and flow directly into her child’s heart.
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
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how it works
A big breakthrough.
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of possibility.
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how it works
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Abbott’s Amplatzer ™ Piccolo is inserted through a small incision in the leg, through
the ductus, to seal the opening in the heart.
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But in some cases, this hole fails to close and can inhibit growth and become life-threatening.
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For every breakthrough, there’s another, even greater breakthrough, waiting to be discovered. The possibilities for human health and life’s potential are wide open. Whether it’s a life just starting out or one that’s experienced, Abbott’s technology can help create a future with better health. It’s the most personal technology, technology with the power to change your life.
For every breakthrough, there’s another, even greater breakthrough, waiting to be discovered. The possibilities for human health and life’s potential are wide open. Whether it’s a life just starting out or one that’s experienced, Abbott’s technology can help create a future with better health. It’s the most personal technology, technology with the power to change your life.
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In an infant’s heart, the ductus arteriosus remains open while in
the womb so a mother’s oxygenated blood can bypass the lungs and
flow directly into her child’s heart.
HOW IT WORKS
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Amplatzer ™
Piccolo
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In an infant’s heart, the ductus arteriosus remains open while in
the womb so a mother’s oxygenated blood can bypass the lungs and
flow directly into her child’s heart.
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Piccolo ISI
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“Irie’s lifesaver”
PDA risk is considerably higher
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Closing a hole in the
most fragile of hearts
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Abbott’s Amplatzer ™ Piccolo is inserted through a small incision
in the leg, through the ductus,
to seal the opening in the heart
Ductus Arteriosus
Every baby is born with a hole in their heart. This blood vessel, called the ductus arteriosus, allows them to receive oxygen-rich blood from their mother while in the womb. After birth, the hole should naturally close over the first few days of life, letting the lungs and heart take over. But for thousands of babies each year, the hole doesn’t close properly — known as a PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus). When that happens, it can threaten their already fragile life and become a house of cards.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
But in some cases, this hole fails
to close and can inhibit growth
and become life-threatening.
But in some cases, this hole fails
to close and can inhibit growth
and become life-threatening.
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