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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2010
Xuemei LI, Shoreview, MN (US);
Melinda K. Kovach, Plymouth, MN (US);
Susan E. Clegg, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Scott Martin, Hugo, MN (US);
Rebecca Volovsek, Hudson, WI (US);
XueMei Li, Shoreview, MN (US);
Melinda K. Kovach, Plymouth, MN (US);
Susan E. Clegg, White Bear Lake, MN (US);
Scott Martin, Hugo, MN (US);
Rebecca Volovsek, Hudson, WI (US);
St. Jude Medical, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
A support for an adjustable annuloplasty ring generally includes a body and a groove. The body has a first end, a second end and an outer surface. The body may also include an inner surface defining a longitudinal bore. The outer surface is configured to slidably receive an annuloplasty ring and a length of adjustable suture. The groove is formed along at least a portion of the outer surface of the body and is dimensioned to receive at least a portion of the suture.