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Annuloplasty band and method

  • US 20020129820A1
  • Filed: 10/16/2001
  • Published: 09/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An annuloplasty band for repair of an atrio-ventricular valve forming a valve annulus, the band comprising:

  • a sheath;

    a generally arcuate stiffening element disposed within the sheath, the stiffening element extending from a first end to a second end, wherein each of the first and second ends includes an eyelet adapted to receive a suture for securing the annuloplasty band to the valve annulus.

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