Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
ANNULOPLASTY RING ASSEMBLY WITH DETACHABLE HANDLE

Abstract:

An annuloplasty ring assembly with detachable handle includes an annuloplasty ring configured to be secured to an annulus of a heart valve and an annuloplasty ring. The annuloplasty ring is attached to the ring holder such that the annuloplasty ring is in conformal contact along a lower surface of a peripheral edge portion of the ring holder. The assembly includes a handle adapter extending proximally from an upper proximal face of the ring holder. The handle adapter is also attached or attachable to a distal attachment end of the handle on one side and removably attached to the annuloplasty ring holder on another side.