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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2003
John A. Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Robert T. Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
Timothy R. Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David A. Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
Rick A. Soss, Burlingame, CA (US);
John A. Macoviak, La Jolla, CA (US);
Robert T. Chang, Belmont, CA (US);
Timothy R. Machold, Moss Beach, CA (US);
David A. Rahdert, San Francisco, CA (US);
Rick A. Soss, Burlingame, CA (US);
Ample Medical, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a group of medical devices designed to improve heart valve function. The medical devices may be used individually, or in combination to supplement damaged valves, replace damaged valves, or improve damaged valves function. The medical devices include leaflet retainers, a neo-annulus, neo-leaflet, and a framework. In addition, the present invention is novel methods for surgically treating heart valves.