Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Including valve
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Matthews, William (Howie) H (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Including valve
C623S002140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955376
ABSTRACT:
A medical device comprises a support structure and one or more graft members comprising a valve portion and a constraining portion. The support structure has a first, unexpanded configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The constraining portion is adapted to substantially prevent the support structure from achieving the second, expanded configuration. The valve portion is adapted to permit fluid flow through a body vessel in a first direction and substantially prevent fluid flow through the vessel in a second, opposite direction.
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Case Brian C.
Flagle Jacob A.
Garrison Michael L.
Hoffa Andrew K.
Osborne Thomas A.
Buchanan Nipper
Cook Medical Technologies LLC
Matthews William (Howie) H
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