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Prosthetic valve

  • US 20070043431A1
  • Filed: 08/17/2006
  • Published: 02/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A prosthetic valve for implantation in a body site, the valve comprising:

  • at least one flexible member movable between a first position that permits fluid flow in a first direction and a second position that substantially prevents fluid flow in a second direction, the at least one flexible member having a proximal portion and a distal portion; and

    a receptacle operatively connected to the proximal portion of the at least one flexible member, the receptacle having an expanded position adapted to receive fluid flowing in the second direction and a contracted position adapted to allow fluid flow through the valve in the first direction, and an attachment portion operably connected to the receptacle for attaching the valve to the body site.

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