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US 12,350,139 B2Granted
Systems and methods for holding prosthetic implants
AssigneeEdwards Lifesciences Corporation
InventorBrendan Michael Dalbow
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Abstract
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for holding prosthetic implants. The systems in certain embodiments may be for use in holding prosthetic implants prior to implantation within a patient's body and prior to coupling to a delivery apparatus used to implant the prosthetic implant within the patient's body. Certain embodiments disclosed herein may relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for prosthetic implant preparation prior to implantation.
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A holder system for an implantable prosthetic valve, the holder system comprising:
- a holder body;
- one or more releasable couplers coupled to the holder body and configured to retain the implantable prosthetic valve to the holder body;
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- an actuator coupled to the holder body and configured to be operated to release the one or more releasable couplers from the implantable prosthetic valve, wherein the actuator is configured to slide within the holder body to release the one or more releasable couplers from the implantable prosthetic valve.
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