MULTI-FUNCTION VALVE EXCHANGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME
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Aug 2, 2012
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Oct 14, 2010
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Oct 15, 2009
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A multi-function valve exchange apparatus including an alignment tool for locating tools of the multi-function valve exchange apparatus proximate to an installed cardiovascular valve assembly comprised of a base member and an exchangeable valve member detachably coupled thereto; a stabilizer tool for grabbing the base member and preventing the base member from moving during a procedure for exchanging the existing valve member with a new valve member; removal and collapsing tools for uncoupling and removing the existing valve member; and an installation tool for installing a new exchangeable valve member having a new leaflet set. A method for exchanging a valve member uses the multi-function valve exchange apparatus to facilitate removal of the existing exchangeable valve member and installation of the new exchangeable valve member.
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