Prosthetic valve and method for making same
US7547322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic valve for placement within a body passage includes at least two valve leaflets made from a first layer of either peritoneal fascia tissue or pleural tissue. Support structure is attached to the first layer to provide structural support for the valve leaflets. A method for producing the prosthetic valve is also provided.
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