MAQUET Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
CARDIOSAVE® is an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) offering a large touchscreen display, small and lightweight design, and seamless transition from in-hospital use to transport mode. CARDIOSAVE® is available in two configurations: CARDIOSAVE® Hybrid for routine in-hospital use and CARDIOSAVE® Rescue for use in ambulances and aircraft. Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation is an adjunctive therapy that is often used in patients with left ventricular failure and other cardiac conditions. When the intra-aortic balloon is inserted into the patient's aorta, it counterpulsates with the heart and augments coronary blood flow to increase myocardial oxygen supply and decrease myocardial oxygen demand.
Ergonomic and Usability Testing
Field research and ergonomic usability evaluations conducted on site in Europe and the United States
Modular Transport Solution
During transport a small battery powered portion of the pump is removed from the base cart and stowed with the patient in an ambulance or helicopter.
Cosmetic Prototype
A full scale non functional mockup was constructed from fabricated sheet metal and CNC’d Ren Shape with an SLA display.
The Mockup enabled end users and marketing teams to review the ergonomics, usability and transportability of the concept.
The MAQUET CardioSave was launched domestically and internationally in 2017 and continues the be the best selling IABP worldwide.