Aortic valve supporting device
US5584879A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00243
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An aortic valve supporting device having an annular portion located around a central axis with stenting arms extending axially from the annular portion. A hiatus is formed in the annular portion to permit the annular portion and the stenting arms to be positioned around the aorta with the stenting arms in position to apply a supporting force to the aortic valve.
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