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AU2015220848
An annuloplasty implant 200 is disclosed according to one embodiment, see Figs. 9a-b, 15 such as an annuloplasty ring or helix comprising complementary mating surface 108 at an end portion thereof for interlocking with a locking structure 107 of a medical implant delivery and retrieval device 100 extending along a longitudinal direction（＊不定冠詞）105. The mating surface 108 comprises a first locking surface 209 aligned in a first radial direction (R) to lock rotational movement of the implant 200, when received in the locking structure 107, around the longitudinal 2 o direction 105. The mating surface 108 comprises a second locking surface 210 aligned to face a second radial direction (R’), different from the first radial direction (R), to lock movement of the implant 200, when received in the locking structure 107, transverse to the longitudinal direction 105. The complementary mating surface 108 may be shaped to mirror any shape such as described above for the locking portion 107 of the device 100. 25

US20200008849
The flexible elongated member 12 further includes teeth 22. Alternatively, the flexible elongated member 12 includes barbs or claws. The teeth 22 of the flexible elongated member 12 are arranged along a longitudinal direction（＊不定冠詞）of the flexible elongated member 12 and are lockable with the latching mechanism. The teeth 22 are positioned on a side 24 opposite a bone contacting side 26 of the flexible elongated member 12. Thus, the teeth 22 of the flexible elongated member 12 do not interfere or infringe surrounding tissue or bone.