Low profile holder for heart valve prosthesis

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PATENT NO 5578076
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08449145

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A device for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a handle and a low profile holder. The handle has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is attached to the low profile holder which includes a distal engaging surface adapted for engaging the heart valve prosthesis. The distal engaging surface of the low profile holder maintains a leaflet of the heart valve in a closed position during implantation. This provides a low profile to the heart valve and holder which facilitates insertion through a trocar in a patient.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL INCONE LILLEHEI PLAZA ST PAUL MN 551179913

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Krueger, Kurt D Stacy, MN 27 3569
Vanney, Guy Blaine, MN 21 1990

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