Patent ID: 8377117
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A holder for delivering an annuloplasty ring, comprising: a template having a peripheral edge sized to receive an annuloplasty ring; a plurality of sutures attaching the annuloplasty ring to the template; a handle having a pivot on which the template pivots to a variety of angles with respect to the handle; a ring detachment mechanism for detaching the sutures attaching the annuloplasty ring to the template, the ring detachment mechanism being remotely actuated from the handle and including a release pin movable in a bore in the template between an extended position around which the plurality of sutures loop to attach the annuloplasty ring to the template and a retracted position that frees the suture loops to detach the annuloplasty ring from the template; and a pivoting mechanism in the handle for pivoting the template.