Method and apparatus for stapling an annuloplasty band in-situ
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Feb 25, 2003
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Apparatus and method for stapling a prosthesis in-situ includes an adjustable annuloplasty band and a positioning instrument for holding and positioning the band in a heart valve annulus. The instrument includes a curvature adjustable portion at one end for adjusting the band to conform to the heart valve annulus. Another end of the instrument, opposite the one end, includes a curvature adjustment actuating means. A stapling device attaches the band to the annulus simultaneously with the band being held in the annulus by the positioning instrument.
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