Systems and methods for holding annuloplasty rings
US8052748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Holders for releasably holding annuloplasty rings prior to and during the implantation of the rings employ any of a variety of features relating to such things as holder shape, handle attachment structures, securement of a ring to the holder, and release of the ring from the holder.
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