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ESOPHAGEAL VALVE

  • US 20120059486A1
  • Filed: 08/26/2011
  • Published: 03/08/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An esophageal valve comprising a polymeric valve body having an outer support region, at least three valve leaflets, and a main body region extending between the support region and the valve leaflets, the valve having:

  • a normally closed configuration in which the valve is closed;

    an antegrade open configuration in which the valve leaflets are opened in response to an antegrade force to allow flow through the valve; and

    a retrograde open configuration in response to a retrograde force which is substantially larger than the antegrade force.

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