ADJUSTABLE PROSTHETIC ANATOMICAL DEVICE HOLDER AND HANDLE FOR THE IMPLANTATION OF AN ANNULOPLASTY RING

摘要

An adjustable prosthetic anatomical holder system is disclosed. The system is adaptable for use in cardiac surgery and may include an adjustable annuloplasty ring, a ring holder, and a positioning handle. The adjustable annuloplasty ring holder facilitates placement and adjustment of the annuloplasty ring during a cardiac surgical procedure. An optional positioning handle holds the adjustable annuloplasty ring during placement and suturing of the ring. The ring holder is constructed from two members that are slidably fit together in telescopic arrangement to accommodate adjustment of the ring size.