Method and system for packaging and preparing a prosthetic heart valve and associated delivery system
US11051925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D77/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for preparing a prosthetic valve and a delivery system for an implantation procedure. The method comprises (a) obtaining a tray, the tray containing the delivery system, the prosthetic valve coupled to the delivery system, and a valve cover in which the prosthetic valve is disposed. The tray comprises a storage cavity comprising an open end, a floor, and a peripheral side wall defining the depth of the cavity, wherein the prosthetic valve and the valve cover are disposed in the storage cavity; and a mounting surface that substantially immobilizes and maintains the valve cover and prosthetic valve within the storage cavity. The method further comprises (b) at least partially filing the storage cavity with a first hydrating fluid to completely immerse the prosthetic valve; and (c) removing the delivery device with the prosthetic valve from the tray, including disengaging the prosthetic valve from the mounting surface.
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