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Prosthesis heart valve fixturing device

US8021421B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2003
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biologically implantable prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis can have a circumferentially expandable wall and elements that prevent the wall from collapsing once the wall is expanded. Methods of making and using the prosthesis are also disclosed.

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