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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 dateApr 22, 2003
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 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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