Flexible annuloplasty prosthesis and holder
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1. An annuloplasty system, comprising:
- a first holder component having an upper surface, a lower surface and a circumferential surface corresponding generally to the configuration of a heart valve annulus;
an annuloplasty prosthesis, located adjacent to and extending at least partially around the circumferential surface; and
at least one rigid downwardly extending penetrating member mounted to the holder and extending through the prosthesis and holding it adjacent the circumferential surface.
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Abstract
An annuloplasty system including an annuloplasty prosthesis and a holder for the prosthesis. At least one rigid, downwardly extending penetrating member extends into the prosthesis. Preferably, at least one outwardly extending member extends alongside a lower surface of the prosthesis, preventing the prosthesis from moving downward and off of the penetrating member.
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19 Claims
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1. An annuloplasty system, comprising:
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a first holder component having an upper surface, a lower surface and a circumferential surface corresponding generally to the configuration of a heart valve annulus;
an annuloplasty prosthesis, located adjacent to and extending at least partially around the circumferential surface; and
at least one rigid downwardly extending penetrating member mounted to the holder and extending through the prosthesis and holding it adjacent the circumferential surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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4. An annuloplasty system, comprising:
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a first holder component having an upper surface, a lower surface and a circumferential surface corresponding generally to the configuration of a heart valve annulus;
an annuloplasty prosthesis, located adjacent to and extending at least partially around the circumferential surface; and
at least one rigid downwardly extending penetrating member mounted to the holder and extending into the prosthesis and holding it adjacent the circumferential surface wherein the circumferential surface comprises at least one outwardly extending member extending alongside a lower surface of the prosthesis and preventing the prosthesis from moving downward and off of the penetrating member. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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