Heart valve annuloplasty prosthesis sewing cuffs and methods of making same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7938856
APP PUB NO 20050256567A1
SERIAL NO

11126432

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An annuloplasty prosthesis for a heart valve has a sewing cuff added to the conventional structure. The sewing cuff is preferably an extension of the fabric cover that is provided around the core of the prosthesis. The sewing cuff preferably extends radially outwardly from cross sections of the remainder of the prosthesis. Methods of making such a sewing cuff are also disclosed.

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ST JUDE MEDICAL LLC100 ABBOT PARK ROAD ABBOTT PARK IL 60064

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Lim, Jyue Boon Minneapolis, US 29 1194
McCarthy, Andrea L Vadnais Heights, US 46 1916

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