Mechanical prosthetic heart valve
US10182907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2403
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mechanical prosthetic heart valve, includes an annular support on which at least two movable flaps and several articular extensions are arranged in an articulated manner. Each flap includes a central part framed by two lateral wings that each cooperate with an articular extension by way of an end portion that has an articulation facet. The two articulation facets of each flap together make up a surface area of less than 5% of the total outer surface area of the flap.
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