Tissue cutting die
US5588967A · kind A · utility
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13Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel tissue cutting device for autologous tissue heart valves which accurately cuts the tissue to a predetermined configuration in a minimal amount of time. The disposable tissue cutting die of the present invention is comprised of a cover, a base member, a continuous blade enclosing a desired spatial configuration and an actuator for forcing said tissue against the entire perimeter of the blade.
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