Stentless heart valve surgical support device
First Claim
1. A surgical device for holding a stentless valve for use with a disposable handle, said surgical device comprising:
- a generally cylindrical body having a first end, a second end having a reduced diameter relative to said first end, a mounting member disposed adjacent the first end for detachably mounting the generally cylindrical body to the disposable handle.
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Abstract
A reusable surgical device for holding a stentless valve during implantation. The surgical device has a generally cylindrical body mountable on a disposable, elongated handle. The generally cylindrical body defines a reduced diameter at one end for receiving the stentless valve thereon and permitting maneuvering space during suturing. A plurality of radial marking lines spaced approximately 120° apart indicated suture placement. Annular ridges form a groove permitting the stentless valve to be secured in place by a pressure-exerting fastener such as a tie wrap. The cylindrical body is inserted through the stentless valve with the marking lines oriented in predetermined relation to the valve leaflets until the stentless valve is properly positioned on the body, and the disposable handle is attached to the body.
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21 Claims
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1. A surgical device for holding a stentless valve for use with a disposable handle, said surgical device comprising:
a generally cylindrical body having a first end, a second end having a reduced diameter relative to said first end, a mounting member disposed adjacent the first end for detachably mounting the generally cylindrical body to the disposable handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A surgical device for holding a stentless valve during implantation, said surgical device comprising:
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a generally cylindrical body having a first end, a second end, and a mounting member disposed adjacent said first end, said second end having a reduced diameter relative to said first end; and a disposable handle mountable on said mounting member. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for mounting a stentless valve for implantation, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a handle and a surgical device for holding the stentless valve, said surgical device including a generally cylindrical body having a first end, a second end, and a mounting member disposed adjacent said first end, said second end having a reduced diameter relative to said first end; disposing the stentless valve on said surgical device by passing said first end of said surgical device through the stentless valve such that at least a portion of said surgical device remains within the stentless valve; and mounting the handle on the first end of the surgical device. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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Specification