In situations where the HeRO device requires exchange, explant or revision, please contact Customer Service at 888.313.8233 for an Explant Return Kit.

Technical Bulletins explaining the procedures and surgical considerations are available for download below:

Exchange, Explant and Arterial Graft Revision Procedures

Outflow Component
Exchange Procedure

Outflow Component
Explant Procedure

Arterial Graft
Revision Procedure

Surgical Considerations

Patient Selection
Considerations

Endovascular
Considerations

Steal Syndrome
Considerations

Considerations To Reduce
The Risk Of Infection

HeRO Connector
Considerations

Considerations to Reduce
Movement of Outflow
Component

What To Do When The HeRO
Graft No Longer Is Used

Intended Use

The HeRO Vascular Access Device is intended for use in maintaining long-term vascular access for chronic hemodialysis patients who have exhausted peripheral venous access sites suitable for fistulas or grafts.  See the Instructions for Use manual for full prescribing information.