1 each 29mm Trifecta Aortic Tissue heart valve. Valve must be made out of tissue rated to replace the aortic valve in cardiothoracic surgical patients; must have a soft compliant sewing cuff with minimal needle penetration, suture drag and parachuting forces for smooth valve delivery; additional cuff scallop follows the contour of the annulus; suture markers to aid in needle placement and spacing; streamlined conical valve holder; single-cut quick release holder and increased radiopacity for future valve considerations. SUBSTITUTE ITEMS: If you plan to provide other than the brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog or part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. ALSO PROVIDE ALL DOCUMENTS which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested substitute item information before the closing date listed above will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc. If an item is furnished which does not meet the requirement the item will be returned at the vendor's expense for a full refund. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

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