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Apparatus and methods for repairing the function of a diseased valve and method for making same

  • US 20060276813A1
  • Filed: 05/18/2006
  • Published: 12/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for repairing the function of a diseased valve, the apparatus comprising:

  • an annular first support member expandable to a first diameter;

    an annular second support member spaced axially apart from the first support member and expandable to a second diameter that is independent of the first diameter;

    a tubular graft section interconnecting the first and second support members and defining an annulus having a third diameter that is independent of each of the first and second diameters; and

    a prosthetic valve secured within the annulus of the graft section, the bioprosthetic valve having at least two valve leaflets that are coaptable to permit the unidirectional flow of blood.

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