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Packaging is provided for a heart valve prosthesis. A holder is adapted to grasp the heart valve prosthesis and includes a post. The packaging includes a collar for holding the post of the holder. An inner tray of the packaging receives the collar such that the prosthesis is suspended within the inn

Packaging is provided for a heart valve prosthesis. A holder is adapted to grasp the heart valve prosthesis and includes a post. The packaging includes a collar for holding the post of the holder. An inner tray of the packaging receives the collar such that the prosthesis is suspended within the inner tray. An outer tray receives the inner tray. An inner tray lid seals the inner tray and an outer tray lid seals the outer tray.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for carrying a heart valve prosthesis, comprising:a tray having a recess formed therein;a heart valve prosthesis holder adapted to carry the heart valve prosthesis; anda collar shaped to fit in the tray and having a hinge pivotably coupling a first jaw to a s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for carrying a heart valve prosthesis, comprising:a tray having a recess formed therein;a heart valve prosthesis holder adapted to carry the heart valve prosthesis; anda collar shaped to fit in the tray and having a hinge pivotably coupling a first jaw to a second jaw moveable between an open position and a closed position, the first and second jaws shaped to clamp the heart valve prosthesis holder therebetween when in the closed position to thereby suspend the heart valve prosthesis in the tray. [10.] An apparatus for carrying a heart valve prosthesis, comprising:a tray having a recess and leg receptacles formed therein;a heart valve prosthesis holder adapted to carry the heart valve prosthesis; anda collar adapted to couple to the heart valve prosthesis holder, the collar including a plurality of leg extensions adapted to couple to the leg receptacles in the tray whereby the prosthesis is suspended in the tray by the collar;a hinge pivotally coupling a first jaw to a second jaw which are moveable between an open position and a closed position, the first and second jaws adapted to clamp the heart valve prosthesis holder therebetween when in the closed position to thereby suspend the heart valve prosthesis in the tray. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the collar includes a locking mechanism for releasably locking the collar in the closed position. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the locking mechanism comprises a first locking member extending from the first jaw and a second locking member extending from the second jaw and positioned to be abutting contact when the first and second jaws are in the closed position. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the collar includes first and second abutting surfaces on the first and second respective jaws, the first and second abutting surfaces positioned to be in abutting contact when the collar is in the open position. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the holder includes at least one extending tip and the collar includes a recess for receiving the at least one extending tip therein to thereby prevent rotation of the holder relative to the collar when the holder is coupled to the collar. The apparatus of claim 10 including a container adapted to receive the tray therein. The apparatus of claim 10 including a lid attached to the tray to thereby seal the heart valve prosthesis therein. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the leg receptacles comprise a plurality of protrusions formed in a wall of the tray and each of the plurality of leg extensions include a tip adapted to fit against the plurality of protrusions. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the tray includes a protrusion formed therein adapted to engage the collar and thereby prevent rotation of the collar relative to the tray.