Prosthesis for annuloplasty comprising a perforated element

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2007-05-22

2007-05-22

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3738)

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

Heart valve

Annuloplasty device

C623S002380

Reexamination Certificate

active

10393448

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis for annuloplasty comprising a laminar or tubular element having a plurality of apertures along at least one portion. Preferably, the shape, dimensions, and arrangements of the apertures in this prosthesis are chosen in such a way as to give the prosthesis a differentiated flexibility in dependence on the location and direction of application of an external stress.

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