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Stent-based venous valves

  • US 6,503,272 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2001
  • Issued: 01/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An artificial venous valve comprising:

  • a stent formed from a lattice of interconnected elements and having a substantially cylindrical configuration with first and second open ends, wherein one or more of the elements are deformed inwardly out of the circumferential plane; and

    a biocompatible material attached to the one or more elements thereby forming one or more venous valve flaps.

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