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Frame based unidirectional flow prosthetic implant

  • US 20040093070A1
  • Filed: 03/28/2003
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthetic valve comprising:

  • a radially expandable structural frame including a proximal anchor and a distal anchor, the proximal and distal anchors being formed from a lattice of interconnected elements, and having a substantially cylindrical configurations with first and second open ends and a longitudinal axis extending there between;

    one or more connecting members, the one or more connecting members having a first and a second end, the first end of each connecting member being attached to the proximal anchor and the second end of each connecting member being attached to the distal anchor; and

    a biocompatible membrane assembly attached to the proximal anchor and extending distally along the one or more connecting members, the biocompatible membrane assembly maintaining a substantially cylindrical shape.

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