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Synthetic leaflets for heart valve repair or replacement

  • US 20050209689A1
  • Filed: 06/02/2005
  • Published: 09/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. ) A synthetic heart valve leaflet comprising:

  • a) a coapting portion having a free edge;

    b) a substantially arcuate portion adjacent said coapting portion, said arcuate portion having a peripheral edge; and

    c) a plurality of supports within said coapting portion and said substantially arcuate portion, wherein said plurality of supports provide said leaflet with anisotropic elasticity, and wherein a region about the mid-line of said coapting portion has a thickness greater than the thickness of at least one other region of said leaflet.

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