Method of implanting a self-molding annuloplasty ring

Details Method of implanting a self-molding annuloplasty ring Method of implanting a self-molding annuloplasty ring

2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Annuloplasty device

C623S002370, C623S902000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07063722

ABSTRACT:
A method of implanting a resilient self-molding annuloplasty ring including stretching it to an expanded diameter and attaching it to a heart valve annulus, then permitting the ring to contract to reduce the diameter of the annulus. The ring may be positioned on an insertion device that maintains the ring in its expanded diameter while attaching to the annulus. The resilient self molding annuloplasty ring which may be enlarged prior to implantation to facilitate implantation within a dilated or otherwise incompetent valve annulus having sufficient contractive force to render a valve competent. The self molding annuloplasty ring of the invention may further comprise integral attachment devices to aid in the implantation process.

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