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Method and systems for sizing, folding, holding, and delivering a heart valve prosthesis

  • US 7,842,084 B2
  • Filed: 06/19/2006
  • Issued: 11/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A valve folding assembly comprising:

  • a valve holder comprising an open-faced, semi-cylindrical flexible tube having a curvature and length substantially matching that of a prosthetic valve;

    a plurality of elongate locking bars operably connected to said semi-cylindrical flexible tube along a longitudinal axis thereof;

    one or more suture slots located on the valve holder;

    a stopper ring structured to at least partially circumferentially surround said semi-cylindrical tube; and

    a valve receptacle configured to receive the valve holder, said valve receptacle including at least two guide rails attached to a disk, said guide rails adapted to engage the locking bars of the valve holder.

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