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System and method for loading implanter with prosthesis

  • US 20070162100A1
  • Filed: 01/10/2006
  • Published: 07/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/10/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for loading an implantable prosthesis into an implanter, comprising:

  • a prosthesis receiving portion having an opening at a first end that is spaced axially apart from a second end by a sidewall portion, the sidewall portion having a substantially smooth, radially inner sidewall that tapers from the from a first diameter at the opening to a second diameter at the second end of the prosthesis receiving portion, the second diameter being less than the first diameter and being greater than the prosthesis and defining an exit aperture of the prosthesis receiving portion;

    a receptacle extending from the second end of the prosthesis receiving portion, the receptacle being dimensioned and configured for coaxially receiving a portion of the implanter at a location relative to the exit aperture that provides a fluid transition between from the exit aperture of the prosthesis receiving portion to the receptacle, whereby loading the prosthesis from the within the prosthesis receiving portion into the hollow portion of the implanter is facilitated.

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