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Bicuspid pulmonary heart valve and method for making same

  • US 7,320,705 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2005
  • Issued: 01/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A heart valve comprising:

  • a generally tubular element with first and second ends;

    the first end comprising an orifice of a predetermined size and shape, and defined by at least two opposing free edges, wherein said orifice can occupy either a first or a second position, wherein said first position is flat and generally closed, and said second position is generally circular and open; and

    the second end comprising at least two flexible members, each of the flexible members including an edge region having no frame structure.

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