Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Annuloplasty device
Patent
1998-08-31
2000-12-12
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Annuloplasty device
A61F 224
Patent
active
061592404
ABSTRACT:
A band-shaped annuloplasty device (e.g., C- or D-shaped ring) that is relatively rigid during handling and implantation and becomes relatively complaint after implantation. Preferably, the device includes a core material that softens after implantation.
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Duran Carlos M. G.
Ebner Elizabeth A.
Grailer Thomas P.
Shim Hong S.
Sparer Randall V.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
Willse David H.
Woods Thomas F.
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