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Method and system for packaging and preparing a prosthetic heart valve and associated delivery system

  • US 10,350,047 B2
  • Filed: 08/29/2016
  • Issued: 07/16/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A packaging system for storing a prosthetic valve and an elongated delivery system in a non-fluid environment, the packaging system comprising:

  • a tray for securing both a prosthetic valve and an elongated delivery system; and

    a valve cover, wherein the prosthetic valve is maintained in a compressed state inside the valve cover and around a distal portion of the elongated delivery system and the valve cover is removable from the prosthetic valve and the delivery system, the tray includinga cavity comprising an open end, a floor, and a peripheral side wall defining a depth of the cavity, the cavity sized and shaped to house the valve cover and the prosthetic valve;

    a mounting surface to removably couple the valve cover to the cavity floor;

    an engaging surface peripherally of the cavity and elevated above the cavity floor; and

    a ramp extending downwardly from the engaging surface and into the cavity through an opening defined in the peripheral side wall;

    wherein the engaging surface and the ramp are configured to secure at least a portion of the elongated delivery system externally of the cavity.

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