Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Annuloplasty device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-22
2005-03-22
Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Annuloplasty device
C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06869444
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for helping improve operation of a heart valve includes a generally arcuate base and a buttress extending generally from at least a portion of the base. The apparatus can be deformable to facilitate its implantation. When the apparatus is when implanted at an annulus of a heart valve, the buttress thereof cooperates with one or more leaflets of the heart valve to help control blood flow relative to the apparatus and heart valve.
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Barrett Thomas
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.
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