Vorrichtung zur Befestigung und Verankerung von Herzklappenprothesen

WO 200162189 A UPAB: 20011005 NOVELTY - Each heart valve prosthesis is supported and fixed by three identical pairs of brackets (3,4,5) staggered by 120 degrees from each other and joined by solid body links (7). The two curved brackets in opposite facing directions have lever arms of the same length. The first and second distal brackets are partly curved in the same direction and run parallel with each other so that gaps for inserting parts of the cardiac valve prosthesis are formed. USE - Cardiac valve prostheses made of wire elements are fixed and anchored by an arrangement ADVANTAGE - The folded -up cardiac valve prostheses are implanted through the aorta for minimal invasive surgery, and unfolded at the implanting site, ad are securely placed and sealed in relation to the aorta wall