Prosthetic valve with vessel engaging member
US7628804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices for implantation in a body vessel are provided. Each medical device comprises a main body, a valve, and a vessel engaging member. The vessel engaging member is disposed on an outer surface of the main body. Kits including a plurality of vessel engaging members for use with one or more valve members are also provided. The vessel engaging members have varying radial dimensions, allowing assembly of medical devices having varying radial dimensions. Methods of treating a patient using medical devices according to the invention are also provided.
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