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Thermally-Activated Biocompatible Foam Occlusion Device for Self-Expanding Heart Valves

  • US 20140277428A1
  • Filed: 01/29/2014
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A structure for sealing a gap between a medical device and adjacent body tissue, the structure comprising:

  • a ring-shaped body formed at least in part of a material that expands from a compressed condition to an expanded condition when heated to a transition temperature and that is adapted to conform to the body tissue in the expanded condition.

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