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Prosthetic heart valve packaging system

US8839957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35References

12Claims

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Inventors

Michael C. Murad · Corona, US
Mark Van Nest · Rancho Santa Margarita, US
Jackie P. Lau · Anaheim, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 14, 2011
Grant date	Sep 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/24
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for securely retaining a heart valve within a sterile jar and facilitating retrieval therefrom. The assembly includes a packaging sleeve that fits closely within the jar and has a clip structure for securing a valve holder. A delivery handle on the end of a shaft couples with the valve holder while the packaging sleeve engages the jar to prevent rotation. The assembly of the packaging sleeve, valve, and holder can then easily be removed from the jar.

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