Annuloplasty ring delivery method

Details Annuloplasty ring delivery method Annuloplasty ring delivery method

2001-03-06

2003-05-06

Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)

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

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

Reexamination Certificate

active

06558416

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to methods of delivering and implanting annuloplasty rings and, in particular, methods wherein the annuloplasty ring is removably attached to a circumferential edge of a rigid template.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION


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