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Apparatus, system, and method for delivering an annuloplasty ring

  • US 20060217803A1
  • Filed: 03/22/2006
  • Published: 09/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/23/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An annuloplasty ring and holder assembly combination, comprising:

  • an annuloplasty ring, the annuloplasty ring having a minor axis, a major axis, and a maximum height; and

    a ring holder, the holder comprising;

    a base structure;

    a first radial arm extending from the base structure to a first radial arm inner edge of the annuloplasty ring, the first radial arm extending in a first radial arm direction;

    a first arcuate segment secured to a distal end of the first radial arm, the first arcuate segment having a length less than the maximum height of the annuloplasty ring (less than ½

    the major axis of the ring?);

    a second radial arm extending from the base structure to a second radial arm inner edge of the annuloplasty ring, the second radial arm extending in a second radial direction;

    a second arcuate segment secured to a distal end of the second radial arm, the second arcuate segment having a length less than the maximum height of the annuloplasty ring;

    wherein the first radial direction is generally opposite to the second radial direction.

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