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Annuloplasty ring and holder combination

US7842085B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Inventors

Vaso Adzich · Santa Ana, US
Aaron Ingle · Laguna Beach, US
Matthew T. Winston · Aliso Viejo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 1, 2006
Grant date	Nov 30, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 30, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/2448
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An annuloplasty ring and ring holder combination includes a generally triangular-shaped ring and a generally T-shaped holder. The ring holder has a base portion forming the top of the T shape and engaging against a first segment of the ring, with a radial arm extending from the base portion and forming the post of the T. The radial arm engages against a junction between two segments of the ring. The invention includes placements of suture holes and cutting wells which, in combination with the improved ring holder shape, afford the user improved access and visibility to the surgical site, the ring, and to the suture that is used to retain the annuloplasty ring to the holder.

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