Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-25
2007-12-25
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve
C623S001240, C623S002140, C623S002170, C623S002230, C606S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10778278
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is disclosed for supporting a heart valve at an annulus of an implantation site. The apparatus includes a base portion operative to maintain a circumferential dimension thereof. A plurality of fingers extend axially and radially outwardly from the first end of the support element. A heart valve can be located within the apparatus to provide a prosthesis that can be suturelessly implanted at an annulus of a patient.
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Blanco Javier G.
McDermott Corrine
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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