Flexible annuloplasty ring and holder

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1989-11-30

1991-08-20

Shay, Randy Citrin

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

Heart valve

Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder

623900, A61F 224

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050411306

ABSTRACT:
An assembly for holding a substantially flexible lenticular shaped annuloplasty ring in a substantially taut position for suturing about a valve annulus. The assembly includes a portion which is formed with a surface against which the annuloplasty ring is positioned and held in a shape substantially equivalent to at least a portion of the valve annulus. The assembly further includes a mechanism for releasably binding the annuloplasty ring to this surface.

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"Conservative Surgery of the Mitral Valve, Annuloplasty on a New Adjustable Ring", Massana, Calbet and Castells; Cardio. Surg., 1980.

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