Patent ID: 9095435
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantation device comprising: a medical implant in the form of a heart valve; an expandable annular support connected to the heart valve, the annular support comprising a continuous inner cavity, a recess providing an entrance to the inner cavity and a funnel extending from the recess to access the inner cavity through the recess from outside of the annular support; and at least one implantation aid having at least one expansion element in the form of a wire positioned within the cavity for expanding the annular support, wherein at one end of the wire is a connecting structure configured for detachable connection to a complementary mating structure permitting reconnection after implantation of the medical implant, wherein the connecting structure is positioned within the funnel to close access to the inner cavity by seating at the recess when the at least one implant is in an implanted state.