FREIGEBBARE HALTEVORRICHTUNG.

摘要

A device for releasably holding an object, particularly a prosthetic heart valve (22), comprising a handle member (1, 2, 3) integral with a key member (5, 6) which releasably engages a holder member (8) having an interacting engaging screw (15, 16, 17) which controls and limits the movement of integral cooperating fingers (11, 12) for holding and releasing the object; and a package assembly (23, 24) for storing under sterile conditions the holder member of the device attached to the prosthetic heart valve comprising a clam shell mechanism for releasably holding the holder member and valve.