Valve sizer and method of use

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1996-05-08

1999-03-23

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

623 2, 623900, A61B 5103, A61F 224

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ABSTRACT:
A valve sizer having a movable element mounted to the distal end of a shaft. A valve sizing portion includes the movable element so that the valve sizing portion may be adjusted to correspond to a number of different available replacement valve sizes. An indicator mounted to the proximal end of the shaft indicates the valve size corresponding to the outer dimension of the valve sizing portion.

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