| 摘要 |
<p>A holder (10) for engaging a heart valve prosthesis (12) during implantation includes a mechanism for attaching the device to the heart valve prosthesis (12). The heart valve prosthesis (12) includes a circular valve body having an annulus (18) with a substantially annular aperture therein. At least one movable occluder (20) is carried in the aperture and is movable between an open position and a closed position. The attachment mechanism includes a member which couples to the suture cuff (14) thereby affixing the device (10) to the heart valve prosthesis (12). The attachment mechanism may be actuated to disengage the heart valve prosthesis.</p> |
