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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2005
Matthew Quest, Bothell, WA (US);
Bob Allan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Matthew Quest, Bothell, WA (US);
Bob Allan, Maple Grove, MN (US);
St. Jude Medical, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for supporting a replacement heart valve are presented herein. A bioprosthesis may be stored in a storage container by suspending the bioprosthesis from a support structure. The volume of storage solution may be reduced by using a lid with a boss extending therefrom to displace some of the volume of the storage container. The support structure may rest on the base of the storage container. Additionally, there may be a holder attached to the bioprosthesis above the support structure. The holder-bioprosthesis-support structure may be constrained between the lid and base of the storage container.