Holder for adjustable mitral & tricuspid annuloplasty rings
US5522884A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0482
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A holder that aids the implantation of adjustable annuloplasty rings. The holder has an annular recess around its periphery, into which the inner portion annuloplasty ring containing the drawstring is retained, thus protecting the drawstrings from the implanting suture needle. The holder is also provided with one or more suture snuggers for tensioning the drawstring.
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