Method for producing an aortic or mitral heart valve prosthesis and resulting aortic or mitral heart valve
US8043551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2418
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for producing an aortic or mitral heart valve prosthesis and the resulting aortic or mitral heart valve. The method is characterized in that it essentially consists in producing the prosthesis by shaping a textile material. The invention is more particularly applicable in the field of medicine, in particular repair surgery, and especially in heart surgery, more particularly heart prostheses.
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