Method and systems for sizing, folding, holding, and...

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2006-06-19

2010-11-30

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T (Department: 3773)

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

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

C623S001110, C623S001230, C606S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07842084

ABSTRACT:
A folding device used to fold a cardiac valve is disclosed. Also shown are methods and system for holding and delivering a cardiac valve during implantation. The folding device facilitates folding either a stented or unstented prosthetic valve prior to insertion into a valve annulus. A delivery system is provided to allow a user to measure the patient annulus to select the prosthetic valve size and insert a folded prosthetic valve into a target site. Methods for using the folding device and delivery system are also disclosed.

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