Patent · US Expired

Artificial heart valve attachment apparatus and methods

US7147663B1 · kind B1 · utility

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15References

11Claims

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Assignee

St. Jude Medical ATG, Inc. · US

Inventors

Todd A. Berg · Plymouth, US
William J. Swanson · Windom, US
Jerry Grudem · Rogers, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 14, 2000
Grant date	Dec 12, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 9, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/8483
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Heart valve attachment apparatus and methods that significantly reduce attachment times are provided. The apparatus and methods utilize a connector band to form an interface between a uni-directional valve and a tissue annulus. The connector band is secured to the tissue annulus by retention fingers.

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