Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-28
2008-10-07
Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
C623S002170, C623S002180
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431733
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention concerns vascular prosthetic devices and methods for ascending aorta and/or valve replacement in humans and animals. In one embodiment, a device of the invention includes a vessel-like structure having a first end adapted for surgical attachment to a left ventricle, a second end adapted for surgical attachment to an aorta, and, interposed between the first and second ends, a sinus portion configured in the shape of the sinuses of Valsalva in a human aortic valve.
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Gherbi Suzette J
Saliwanchik Lloyd & Saliwanchik
University of South Florida
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