MAQUET has specific expertise in extracorporeal life support and transport systems. CARDIOHELP System and the Permanent Life Support (PLS) System product lines include advanced extracorporeal circuitry and hardware that can provide both respiratory and circulatory support to patients.

CARDIOHELP System is the world's smallest, complete and portable heart-lung support system using specially developed state-of-the-art disposables to provide extended circulatory and/or respiratory support for periods of up to 30 days. CARDIOHELP System is designed to save lives in the intensive care unit, cardiac catheter laboratory and operating room. Moreover, it is the perfect solution for safe and effective inter- and intra-hospital transport of patients.

The PLS System for longer-term ECMO applications consists of components and circuitry that remain fully functional, safe, and reliable for periods up to several weeks. The modified QUADROX PLS Oxygenator, an artificial lung, with a 14 day CE certification is a consistent performer in this treatment area. Together with the ROTAFLOW Centrifugal Pump and surface coated circuitry, it has proven its reliability for long-term support applications in many ECMO programs worldwide. The PLS System from MAQUET Cardiovascular is truly “The Gold Standard” for ECMO teams.