Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having variable diameter
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Isabella, David J. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having variable diameter
C623S001150, C623S011110, C606S191000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09775677
ABSTRACT:
A device for treatment of mitral annulus dilatation comprises an elongate body having two states. In a first of these states the elongate body is insertable into the coronary sinus and has a shape adapting to the shape of the coronary sinus. When positioned in the coronary sinus, the elongate body is transferable to the second state assuming a reduced radius of curvature, whereby the radius of curvature of the coronary sinus and the radius of curvature as well as the circumference of the mitral annulus is reduced.
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Berger Erwin
Kimblad Per O
Schwager Michael
Solem Jan O
Edwards Lifesciences AG
Hauser David L.
Isabella David J.
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