Artificial heart valve attachment apparatus and methods

Details Artificial heart valve attachment apparatus and methods Artificial heart valve attachment apparatus and methods

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Snow, Bruce E. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve

C623S001260, C623S002100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147663

ABSTRACT:
Heart valve attachment apparatus and methods that significantly reduce attachment times are provided. The apparatus and methods utilize a connector band to form an interface between a uni-directional valve and a tissue annulus. The connector band is secured to the tissue annulus by retention fingers.

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