Semi-rigid annuloplasty ring and band
US-9414919-B2 · Aug 16, 2016 · US
Prosthetic anatomical device with sewing cuff flange and anti-rotation feature
US8992607B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992607-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313782314-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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A prosthetic anatomical device, such as, for example an annuloplasty prosthesis, is disclosed in which the prosthesis comprises a generally annular core and a cover surrounding the core, with at least a portion of the cover forming a cuff. In some embodiments, the cover may be particularly configured about the core to form the cuff. Various methods and structures for mitigating or retarding movement between the annular core and the fabric cover are also disclosed.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A prosthetic anatomical device comprising: an annular core; and a cover at least partially surrounding the core and forming a cuff extending radially outward from the core, the cover formed from a material layer having a first section folded at least once over itself and a second section folded at least once over itself, with a portion of the second section forming the cuff, wherein an inner layer of the first section of the cover is wrapped around t…
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- What does patent US8992607B2 cover?
- A prosthetic anatomical device, such as, for example an annuloplasty prosthesis, is disclosed in which the prosthesis comprises a generally annular core and a cover surrounding the core, with at least a portion of the cover forming a cuff. In some embodiments, the cover may be particularly configured about the core to form the cuff. Various methods and structures for mitigating or retarding mov…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- St Jude Medical Cardiology Div
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/2448. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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