Prosthetic valve holder and method of use

Details Prosthetic valve holder and method of use Prosthetic valve holder and method of use

1997-09-19

1999-11-09

Mancene, Gene

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

Heart valve

Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder

A61F 224

Patent

active

059805692

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic valve holder includes a first end portion for rigidly mounting to an articulating arm. A second end portion has two opposing tines for capturing a valve used for valve replacement surgery. By securing a prosthetic valve to the valve holder, the valve can be positioned for installation. Finally, the valve holder is detached from the valve. Various alternate embodiments of the valve holder are provided. A method of surgery using the valve holder is also provided and includes providing an articulating arm having a distalmost end. After attaching a prosthetic valve to a valve holder, a valve is installed and detached from the holder.

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