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IMPLANTABLE VALVE PROSTHESIS

  • US 20080091261A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2007
  • Published: 04/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable valve prosthesis (10) comprising a deformable body (12) having a first configuration that permits fluid flow communication in one direction while a second configuration prevents fluid communication in an opposite direction. The deformable body (12) defines a generally cylindrical configuration with a downstream opening in communication with an opposing upstream opening such that when the deformable body (12) is in the first configuration the downstream opening has substantially the same shape as the upstream opening, and when the deformable body (12) is in the second configuration the downstream opening has a smaller shape than the upstream opening, thereby preventing fluid flow communication in the opposite direction.

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