Two-part package for medical implant
US9393094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment.
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