CPC A61F 2/2448 (2013.01) [A61F 2/0077 (2013.01); A61F 2/2466 (2013.01); A61F 2002/0081 (2013.01); A61F 2210/0014 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0016 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0033 (2013.01); A61F 2250/001 (2013.01)] | 7 Claims |
1. A method of delivering an annuloplasty ring comprising:
delivering the annuloplasty ring in a linear shape using a delivery system, wherein the delivery of the annuloplasty ring utilizes at least one of a trans-femoral approach, a transapical approach, a trans-jugular approach, and a trans-atrial approach;
assuming a desired positioning of the annuloplasty ring by rotating the annuloplasty ring around a hinge until the annuloplasty ring is parallel to a plane of an annulus; and
activating one or more anchor rails, each with a plurality of anchors, to extend the plurality of anchors outward from the annuloplasty ring,
wherein the one or more anchor rails each comprise an anchor stop mechanism that comprises a projection that projects a predetermined height from the anchor rail to hold the plurality of anchors in place during assuming the desired position of the annuloplasty ring, and
wherein the anchor stop mechanism prevents premature deployment of the plurality of anchors until the anchor stop mechanism is overcome by activating the one or more anchors rails.
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