Apparatus for attachment of heart valve holder to heart valve prosthesis
US5807405A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A holder for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a mechanism for attaching the device to the heart valve prosthesis. The heart valve prosthesis includes a circular valve body having an annulus with a substantially annular aperture therein. At least one movable occluder is carried in the aperture and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The attachment mechanism includes a member which couples to the suture cuff thereby affixing the device to the heart valve prosthesis. The attachment mechanism may be actuated to disengage the heart valve prosthesis.
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