Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Heart valve – Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Stewart, Alvin J (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Heart valve
Annular member for supporting artificial heart valve
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959674
ABSTRACT:
A suture locking assembly for use with a heart valve repair device. The suture locking assembly including a rim and a suture band. The rim defines a first flange and a second flange spaced from the first flange. The rim is configured to extend at least partially around a periphery of the heart valve repair device. The suture band is maintained between the first flange and the second flange. The suture locking assembly is configured to securely maintain a suture segment that is pulled from a first position to a second position relative the suture locking assembly, the second position being at least partially defined near an outer periphery of the rim.
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Campbell Louis A.
Coppin Chris
Shu Mark
Jaro Mike
Medtronic Inc.
Stewart Alvin J
Witschen Katrina A.
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