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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 06, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2010
Jose L. Navia, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Ji-feng Chen, Lakewood, OH (US);
Shengqiang Gao, Beachwood, OH (US);
Brian L. Davis, Moreland Hills, OH (US);
David J. Horvath, Euclid, OH (US);
Jose L. Navia, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Ji-Feng Chen, Lakewood, OH (US);
Shengqiang Gao, Beachwood, OH (US);
Brian L. Davis, Moreland Hills, OH (US);
David J. Horvath, Euclid, OH (US);
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for delivering an implantable medical device to a diseased cardiac valve includes an elongated shank, a brace member, and a locking mechanism. The shank has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the end portions. The first end portion includes a rotatable annular lower support and a fixing member. The lower support includes an annular ring having oppositely disposed upper and lower surfaces and a plane extending radially between the upper and lower surfaces. The brace member includes a barrel portion operably connected to a drive system. The barrel portion includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a second longitudinal axis extending between the end portions. The drive system includes a housing operably connected to an actuating handle. The locking mechanism is operably connected to the housing and the elongated shank.