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Prosthetic vein valve and method

  • US 20020123800A1
  • Filed: 03/01/2001
  • Published: 09/05/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthetic valve adapted to be inserted into a blood vessel and held in a desired position therein, comprising:

  • an annular support ring having a longitudinal axis and defining a substantially circular central opening for passage of blood;

    an outer wall on said support ring, said outer wall having a central annular depression therein;

    a leaflet mounted on said support ring for pivotal movement between a closed position wherein said leaflet substantially blocks said central opening and an open position wherein blood is permitted through said opening;

    whereby said valve may be inserted into said blood vessel such that said support ring longitudinal axis is substantially coincident with an axis of elongation of said blood vessel and held in such position by way of a tightened cord holding a proximate portion of said blood vessel in said annular depression.

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