Bioprosthetic cardiovascular valve system
US7776083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiovascular valve system including a permanent base unit that is affixed to the patient using conventional sutures or staples, and a collapsible valve having a collapsible frame that mates with the permanent base unit, and supports valve leaflets. An installed collapsible frame may be re-collapsed and disengaged from the permanent housing. A new collapsible valve is then installed, to resume the function of the prosthesis.
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