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US5522884A
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Holder for adjustable mitral & tricuspid annuloplasty rings
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 1993-02-19
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Granted: 1996-06-04
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Expires: 2013-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A holder that aids the implantation of adjustable annuloplasty rings. The holder has an annular recess around its periphery, into which the inner portion annuloplasty ring containing the drawstring is retained, thus protecting the drawstrings from the implanting suture needle. The holder is also provided with one or more suture snuggers for tensioning the drawstring.
Inventors
- 👤 John T. M. Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2445; A61F2/2466; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0482
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A holder and an annuloplasty ring in combination, comprising: an annuloplasty ring having a ring body including an internal drawstring extending over a portion of the circumference of said ring body and located adjacent an inner surface of said ring body; a holder member having an outer circumferential surface to which said annuloplasty ring is mounted, said member having an annular recess into which said portion of said circumference of said annuloplasty ring containing said drawstring is inserted such that said drawstring lies within said annular recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A holder and an annuloplasty ring in combination, comprising: an annuloplasty ring having a ring body including an internal drawstring extending over a portion of the circumference of said ring body and located adjacent an inner surface of said ring body; a holder member having an outer circumferential surface to which said annuloplasty ring is mounted, said member having an annular recess into which said portion of said circumference of said annuloplasty ring containing said drawstring is inserted such that said drawstring lies within said annular recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 1 wherein a portion of said internal drawstring extends exterior to said annuloplasty ring body, further comprising snugger means for applying and maintaining tension on said drawstring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 2 wherein said snugger means comprises means for applying and maintaining tension on said drawstring, while said annuloplasty ring is mounted to said holder member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 2 wherein said snugger means comprises means for applying and maintaining tension on said drawstring, while said annuloplasty ring is dismounted from said holder member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 2 wherein said snugger is removably mounted to said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 5 wherein said portion of said drawstring extending exterior to said annuloplasty ring body is employed to removably mount said snugger means to said holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 6 wherein said holder further comprises a handle member extending from said holder member and having an annular groove, around which said drawstring is wrapped to retain said snugger means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 1 wherein said holder member is provided with a recess located extending inward of said annular groove such that an opening is defined between said ring and said holder member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
A holder and an annuloplasty ring in combination, comprising: an annuloplasty ring having a ring body including an internal drawstring extending over a portion of the circumference of said ring body; a holder member having an outer circumferential surface to which said annuloplasty ring is mounted, and snugger means for tensioning said drawstring to retain said annuloplasty ring on said holder member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A holder and an annuloplasty ring in combination, comprising: an annuloplasty ring having a ring body including an internal drawstring extending over a portion of the circumference of said ring body; a holder member having an outer circumferential surface to which said annuloplasty ring is mounted, and snugger means for tensioning said drawstring to retain said annuloplasty ring on said holder member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 9 wherein said snugger means comprises means for applying and maintaining tension on said drawstring, while said annuloplasty ring is mounted to said holder member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 9 wherein said snugger means comprises means for applying and maintaining tension on said drawstring, while said annuloplasty ring is dismounted from said holder member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A holder and annuloplasty ring according to claim 9 wherein said snugger is removably mounted to said holder.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of implanting an adjustable annuloplasty ring of the type employing a drawstring, comprising: mounting said ring to a holder; passing said drawstring through a suture snugger and mounting said snugger to said holder; suturing said ring to a heart valve annulus; removing said ring and said suture snugger from said holder; employing said suture snugger to temporarily adjust the configuration of said ring by temporarily securing said drawstring; and permanently securing said drawstring.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of implanting an adjustable annuloplasty ring of the type employing a drawstring, comprising: mounting said ring to a holder; passing said drawstring through a suture snugger and mounting said snugger to said holder; suturing said ring to a heart valve annulus; removing said ring and said suture snugger from said holder; employing said suture snugger to temporarily adjust the configuration of said ring by temporarily securing said drawstring; and permanently securing said drawstring.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 13 further comprising the step of employing said drawstring to removably secure said suture snugger to said holder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-04 | 2003-12-04 | 2004-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-04 | 2007-12-04 | 2008-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |