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Artificial heart valve and method and device for implanting the same

  • US 5,855,601 A
  • Filed: 06/21/1996
  • Issued: 01/05/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An artificial heart valve comprisinga self-expanding, cylindrical stent member having first and second ends and an outer surface, anda valve member comprising one-way valve means arranged within the stent and a cuff portion extending on said outer surface to a point between the first and second ends,wherein the cuff portion is configured to position the valve snugly and sealingly at a valve site;

  • andwherein the stent member has a plurality of barbs extending from the outer surface of the stent member to engage the natural tissue of the heart to hold the valve in place after implantation.

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