Patent ID: 11911256
Assignee: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A  B

Claim 0:
1. A packaging assembly for storing a bioprosthetic heart valve, the packaging assembly comprising:
a valve holder configured for removably attaching a bioprosthetic heart valve;
a storage tray comprising an open end and a cavity; and
a retaining member configured for removably attaching the valve holder;
wherein the retaining member is generally planar and comprises a slot having a closed end and an open outer end;
wherein the valve holder is configured to be retained at the closed end of the slot;
wherein the retaining member is sized to substantially cover the open end of the storage tray; and
wherein the bioprosthetic heart valve is not stored immersed in a liquid preservative solution.