Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Annuloplasty device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Annuloplasty device
Reexamination Certificate
active
07922763
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an apparatus designed to effectuate restoration of normal aortic valvular function where there is aortic valvular regurgitation, either primary or secondary to diseases of the aorta, such as aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, rheumatic aortic disease, annuloaortic ectasia, etc. are present. The present invention also provides methods of using the apparatus to treat conditions of abnormal aortic valvular function.
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McDermott Corrine
Miller Cheryl
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Sciencity Co., Ltd.
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