Endoluminal cardiac and venous valve prostheses and methods...

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2002-09-30

2008-03-04

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Including valve

C623S001260, C606S213000, C606S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338520

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation.

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