BIOPROSTHETIC TISSUE REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENT
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1. A method of reinforcing a bioprosthetic tissue for use as a prosthetic valve leaflet, comprising:
- evaluating a bioprosthetic tissue;
identifying a defect in the bioprosthetic tissue; and
selectively applying an adhesive to a surface of the bioprosthetic tissue at the defect prior to implantation in a patient.
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Abstract
A method of reinforcing or repairing a bioprosthetic tissue for use as a prosthetic valve leaflet. The method includes evaluating a bioprosthetic tissue, identifying a defect in the bioprosthetic tissue, and selectively applying an adhesive to a surface of the bioprosthetic tissue at the defect prior to implantation in a patient.
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1. A method of reinforcing a bioprosthetic tissue for use as a prosthetic valve leaflet, comprising:
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evaluating a bioprosthetic tissue; identifying a defect in the bioprosthetic tissue; and selectively applying an adhesive to a surface of the bioprosthetic tissue at the defect prior to implantation in a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of constructing a prosthetic heart valve, comprising:
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fixating a bioprosthetic tissue; cutting the bioprosthetic tissue to form valve leaflets; assembling a prosthetic heart valve including suturing the valve leaflets to a valve frame; and selectively applying an additive compound to the valve leaflets at suturing holes. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A valve assembly, comprising:
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a valve frame; and prosthetic valve leaflets formed of bioprosthetic tissue assembled to the valve frame with mounting members, at least one of the prosthetic valve leaflets including an adhesive applied at a select area including a defect on a surface of the leaflet. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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