Prosthetic valve that permits retrograde flow
US7402171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic valve for regulating fluid flow through a body vessel is provided. The valve includes an expandable support frame and a valve leaflet, and includes at least one opening that permits a controlled amount of retrograde flow through the valve when the valve is in a closed configuration.
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