Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Flexible leaflet
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-15
2008-11-04
Matthews, William H. (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Flexible leaflet
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445631
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for replacing a native aortic valve, the apparatus includes an expandable anchor adapted to be endovascularly delivered and secured at a site within the native aortic valve. The expandable anchor has a delivery length in a delivery configuration substantially greater than a deployed length in a deployed configuration. The apparatus may also include and a replacement valve configured to be secured within the anchor.
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Geshlider Robert A.
Haug Ulrich R.
Morejohn Dwight P.
Salahieh Amr
Saul Tom
Matthews William H.
Sadra Medical, Inc.
Shay Glenn LLP
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