Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Combined with surgical tool
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-09
2011-12-13
Matthews, William H. (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Combined with surgical tool
Reexamination Certificate
active
08075614
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. The apparatus includes a replacement valve and an anchor having an expandable braid. In some embodiments, the expandable braid is fabricated from a single strand of wire. In some embodiments, the expandable braid comprises at least one turn feature. The anchor and the valve preferably are configured for endovascular delivery and deployment.
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Geshlider Robert A.
Haug Ulrich R.
Morejohn Dwight P.
Salahieh Amr
Saul Tom
Matthews William H.
Sadra Medical, Inc.
Vidas Arrett & Steinkraus P.A.
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