Transcatheter heart valve storage container and crimping mechanism
US10918473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9524
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a storage container for an expandable prosthetic heart valve that crimps the valve upon opening the container and removal of the valve from the container. The container includes a housing sized to receive the heart valve in its expanded configuration and a crimping mechanism. The crimping mechanism is incorporated into the container and engages the heart valve so as to operably convert the heart valve from its expanded configuration to its smaller crimped configuration upon opening the container and removing the valve.
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