Holder for annuloplasty ring
US5011481A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B50/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool to assist in handling and implantation of flexible annuloplasty rings. The holder takes the form of an oblate ring to which the annuloplasty ring is mounted. The annuloplasty ring is retained on the holder by means of radially extending fingers and sutures.
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