Apparatus for attachment of heart valve holder to heart valve prosthesis

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PATENT NO 5876437
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08834518

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A holder for engaging a heart valve prosthesis during implantation includes a mechanism for attaching the holder to the heart valve prosthesis. The heart valve prosthesis includes a circular valve body having an annulus with a substantially annular aperture therein. At least one movable occluder is carried in the aperture and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The attachment mechanism attaches to the occluder thereby securing the holder to the heart valve prosthesis.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL INCMINN MINNESOTA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Krueger, Kurt D Stacy, MN 27 3569
Vanney, Guy P Blaine, MN 54 4463

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