#$%^&*AU2017202490B220190926.pdf#####ABSTRACT A catheter device and method are disclosed for transvascular delivery of a medical 5 device to a cardiac valve region of a patient. The catheter device comprises an elongate sheath with releasable locking members for controllably locking the elongate sheath in a shape at least partly along its length from a relaxed state to a locked state when positioned in relation to a cardiac valve. Furthermore, alignment members are provided to provide for a desired positioning in relation to the cardiac 10 valve. Embolic protection is further provided. 15 20 25 3147881vl6/12 22 7 2 Fig. 4C Fig. 4B
