Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder
Patent
1996-05-02
1998-12-01
Shay, Randy C.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder
606108, 606148, A61F 224
Patent
active
058431772
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for manipulating an annuloplasty ring implantation device during implantation includes an elongated handle having a proximal end for grasping by a surgeon and a distal end. A locking surface is provided adjacent the distal end of the elongated handle. The elongated handle carries an engaging tip which extends distally from the locking surface. A locking key extends radially from the engaging tip. The annuloplasty ring implantation device includes an engaging tip opening formed therein adapted for receiving the engaging tip. A key slot is defined in the implantation device and extends radially from the engaging tip opening. The engaging tip and locking key may be inserted into the device at the engaging tip opening and key slot. The elongated handle is locked to the device by inserting the engaging tip and rotating the handle relative to the device such that the locking key and key slot are not aligned. This causes the device to be locked between the locking key and the locking surface. The annuloplasty ring implantation device is an annuloplasty ring holder or a annuloplasty ring sizer template.
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Anderson Kimberly A.
Vanney Guy P.
Finucane, Esq. Hallie A.
Shay Randy C.
St. Jude Medical Inc.
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