A KIT FOR IMPLANTING PROSTHETIC VASCULAR CONDUITS

摘要

A kit (1) for the implantation of a prosthetic vascular conduit (40) including: a prosthetic vascular conduit (40) for coupling to a prosthetic valve (V) having a terminal collar member (42) which includes a cuff (420) which is radially contractible to engage the annular portion (SR) of the valve (V) to couple the valve (V) to the conduit (40), a holder device (2) including a receiving portion (28) configured for housing a prosthetic valve (V), wherein said prosthetic vascular conduit (40) is fitted on said holder device (2) so that at least a portion (44; 46) of the conduit (40) adjacent to the cuff (420) wraps said receiving portion (28) of the hub (12), a sleeve member (48) onto which the cuff (420) is wrapped, wherein the sleeve member (48) is slidable away from said hub (12) to unwrap the cuff (420).