Shape memory annuloplasty ring and holder
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
May 11, 2006
app pub date -
Nov 10, 2004
filing date -
Nov 10, 2004
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
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Abstract
An annuloplasty ring includes an elastomeric member, a shape memory member, and an outer wrap covering the elastomeric member. The shape memory member is disposed in the elastomeric member and enables the annuloplasty ring to exhibit a compressed form and an expanded form depending on the temperature of the shape memory member. A method of training an annuloplasty ring includes bringing a shape memory member of the annuloplasty ring to a temperature above its transformation temperature range and plastically deforming the shape memory member into its expanded shape. The method further includes bringing the shape memory member to a temperature below its transformation temperature range and plastically deforming the shape memory member into its compressed shape.
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