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MULTIPLE COMPONENT PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING THEM

  • US 20070265701A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2007
  • Published: 11/15/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for replacing a native or prosthetic heart valve within a patient'"'"'s heart, comprising:

  • a first prosthesis comprising an annular member implantable within the biological annulus and a plurality of elongate guide rails;

    a second valve prosthesis comprising an annular frame, at least one valve element, and a plurality of receptacles for slidably receiving respective guide rails therethrough when the second prosthesis is directed towards the first prosthesis; and

    a valve holder comprising proximal and distal ends, the second prosthesis being releasably carried by the distal end, the valve holder comprising a plurality of channels for receiving respective guide rails therethrough when the guide rails are received through the receptacles of the second prosthesis.

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