Vertical coaptation zone in a planar portion of prosthetic heart valve leaflet
US9968443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valve leaflets of a particular shape that allows redundant coaptation height in the leaflets when a planar segment is present in each leaflet.
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