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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2009
David Elizondo, Champlin, MN (US);
Larry Peterson, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Yang Thai, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Malewicz M. Andrzej, Minneapolis, MN (US);
David Elizondo, Champlin, MN (US);
Larry Peterson, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Yang Thai, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Malewicz M. Andrzej, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Medtronic ATS Medical, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
An implant holder for removably retaining an implant during an implantation procedure includes a holder device having a frame defining a chamber. The frame may be configured for removable retention of an implant, such as the flexible bioprosthetic heart valve, substantially within the chamber. The removable retention of the implant to the implant holder maintains the implant in an orientation and shape suitable for implantation.