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Prosthetic valve holder

US4655218A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 10, 1985
Grant dateApr 7, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/2427
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A holder of a valve prosthesis implantable in a patient's circulatory system, including arms which have handles at one of their ends, and three or more working jaws provided at the end thereof for a valve prosthesis to secure thereon. The ends of all the working jaws form a circle when brought apart.

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