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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I am very concerned about why this vet is having so much of a problem with finding this item. This is a sick pup and I would think time is of the essence. Have you spoken with him about other options?
I hesitate to say what to do; but I know that I personally would be out of there and driving to the states where there is someone who can do this surgery immediately.
This seems to be dragging out far too long for comfort.
I apologize if I sound offensive....just very concerned for Sprite. |
This is an excellent point Linda! I work in the OR as many people know. There is a Medical Sales Rep for every device used in the OR and all reps carry these things in the trunk of their cars. My concern is that there isn't a contact already in place for this device which leads me to believe he's never done it before. It just shouldn't be this hard to get the part. Medical Reps are very willing to drop everything and RUN for surgeons. As a matter of fact, yesterday the surgeon that I was working with told me that a rep had his car broken into over the weekend and had
$1,000,000 worth of heart devices stolen from the trunk of his car!
I just cannot even imagine! But my point is, regardless of the size or type of shunt needed I don't see why they don't have a direct contact already in place.