Annuloplasty band

Alternative names
Annuloplasty ring
Primary use
Treatment / Resuscitation / Palliative care / Surgery
Type of medical device or related product
Implantable devices
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Later adults (over 64 years)
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (2021)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized surgery
EMDN related code(s)
L07
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY INSTRUMENTS, REUSABLE
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GMDN related code(s)
47931
Aortic annuloplasty ring (A circular band intended to be implanted in the heart during open heart surgery to support an aortic valve annulus for the reconstruction and/or remodelling of an insufficient aortic valve. It is typically mounted on a disposable holder assembly to enable it to maintain its shape and aid in its implantation, which may involve a specialized handle, with sutures. The device may be semi-rigid or flexible and may include metallic, polymeric, and/or textile materials; it is available in various sizes.)
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