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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 18, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2006
Aaron S. Ingle, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Hilda Zhang Fann, Fountain Valley, CA (US);
W. Vaso Adzich, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Aaron S. Ingle, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Hilda Zhang Fann, Fountain Valley, CA (US);
W. Vaso Adzich, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An annuloplasty ring holder includes an angled post for improved visibility and access by the surgeon. The post may be configured to be adjusted in angle and rotation. The ring holder can include a relatively open lower template, including relatively narrow extending radial arms with short, generally arcuate ring-retaining distal portions. The invention includes placements of suture holes and cutting wells which, in combination with improved suture routing, afford the user improved access to cutting the suture that is used to retain the annuloplasty ring to the holder.