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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2001
Robert S. Schwartz, Rochester, MN (US);
Robert A. Van Tassel, Excelsior, MN (US);
Robert S. Schwartz, Rochester, MN (US);
Robert A. Van Tassel, Excelsior, MN (US);
TriCardia, LLC, Excelsior, MN (US);
Abstract
A deviceand method for replacing or restoring competence to incompetent valves. The deviceis inserted percutaneously or surgically and is preferably constructed of a material capable of promoting cellular ingrowth such that, eventually, native biologic tissue completely covers the deviceinsulating the blood flow therefrom. The material is preferably bioabsorbable over time, allowing the device to harbor the regeneration of a valve structure and to later become absorbed by the body. The device is sized and arranged to mimic the valve it is replacing or repairing.