Patent ID: 8795353
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of using an adjustable annuloplasty holder device, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an adjustable annuloplasty device holder possible of having a plurality of different anterior-posterior ratios as the inter-trigonal distance remains constant, the holder comprising a member having an anterior segment and a posterior segment that are shaped to hold an anterior portion and a posterior portion, respectively, of a first annuloplasty device having a first anterior-posterior ratio, wherein the anterior segment has a given size and the holder is adjustable by a component attachable to the member without changing the constant inter-trigonal distance in order to change the anterior-posterior ratio of the holder to accommodate annuloplasty devices having a plurality of different anterior-posterior ratios greater than the first anterior-posterior ratio, the member comprising an outer rim for holding the first annuloplasty device; receiving an annuloplasty device of the given size of the anterior segment of the holder and of a given anterior-posterior ratio greater than the first anterior-posterior ratio; adjusting the posterior segment of the holder such that the member has the given anterior-posterior ratio of the annuloplasty device; and mounting the annuloplasty device to the holder.