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Esophageal valve device for placing in the cardia

US8673020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

VYSERA BIOMEDICAL LIMITED · IE

Inventors

Gabriel Sobrino-Serrano · Cork, IE
Niall Behan · Kilcolgan, IE
Anthony O'Halloran · Gort, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2012
Grant date	Mar 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 20, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08L83/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A luminal valve for placing in a body lumen comprises at least four valve leaflets. The valve has a normally closed configuration in which the leaflets are engaged and an open configuration in which the leaflets are open. The valve may be mounted to an esophageal support.

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