Surgery – Internal organ support or sling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Internal organ support or sling
Reexamination Certificate
active
06951534
ABSTRACT:
A highly compliant and elastic cardiac support device is provided. The device is constructed from a biocompatible material is applied to an external surface of a heart. The device can be used to resist dilatation of the heart, to provide acute wall support, or to enhance reduction in the size of the heart using stored potential energy, without interfering with systolic contraction.
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Girard Michael J.
Palme, II Donald F.
Shapland J. Edward
Acorn Cardiovascular Inc.
Hindenburg Max F.
Merchant & Gould P.C.
Veniaminov Nikita R.
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