Aortic punch
A hinged-jaw instrument with a circular cutting blade, designed to create a precise, clean hole in the aortic wall.
How it is used
Used in coronary and aortic bypass surgery to create the precise circular arteriotomy needed for the graft's proximal anastomosis.
Clinical tip
Punch diameter should be matched to the graft caliber to achieve a watertight anastomosis without excessive tension.
Sources
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History
Added to the catalog on 2026-10-05.
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