Self-adjusting tissue holder
US10022225B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tissue holders that can be used for gripping natural or synthetic heart valves are described. The tissue holder can include a clamping mechanism and a spring and can be self-adjusting with regard to pressure applied to the tissue gripped in the holder. The tissue holder can be removably attached to systems for processing the tissues and can provide completely hands-free processing of a tissue from development or excisement to implantation and/or completion of testing.
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