Synthetic leaflets for heart valve repair or replacement

Details Synthetic leaflets for heart valve repair or replacement Synthetic leaflets for heart valve repair or replacement

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3738)

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

Heart valve

Flexible leaflet

C623S002190

Reexamination Certificate

active

06916338

ABSTRACT:
Heart valve leaflets (10) are described that include a plurality of supports (350) within a coapting portion (20) and a substantially arcuate portion (30). The plurality of supports (350) provide the leaflet (10) with anisotropic elasticity.

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patent: 6695879 (2004-02-01), Bell

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