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Natural tissue heart valve fixation process

  • US 4,247,292 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1979
  • Issued: 01/27/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Process for fixing a natural tissue heart valve prosthesis comprising:

  • (a) contacting the valve with a fixing agent with the valve cusps in a closed position so as to partially fix the valve such that the configuration and dimensions of the valve are substantially set; and

    (b) thereafter contacting the valve with the fixing agent with the valve cusps in an open position whereby the valve is further fixed and the valve cusps are predisposed to an open position.

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