Heart valve support and storing lid system and methods associated therewith
US7389874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2427
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for supporting a replacement heart valve are presented herein. A bioprosthesis may be stored in a storage container by suspending the bioprosthesis from a support structure. The volume of storage solution may be reduced by using a lid with a boss extending therefrom to displace some of the volume of the storage container. The support structure may rest on the base of the storage container. Additionally, there may be a holder attached to the bioprosthesis above the support structure. The holder-bioprosthesis-support structure may be constrained between the lid and base of the storage container.
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