Method for inhibiting mineralization of natural tissue during implantation

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PATENT NO 4402697
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06411191

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Natural tissues fixed with a tanning solution such as glutaraldehyde and intended for implantation in humans, e.g., porcine heart valve prosthetic devices, are treated with a solution of a water soluble phosphate ester such as sodium dodecyl hydrogen phosphate to inhibit mineralization, particularly calcification, of the tissue after implantation.

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MEDTRONIC INC 7000 CENTRAL AVENUE N E MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA 55432 A MN CORPNot Provided

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Lentz, David J Salt Lake City, UT 71 6043
Pollock, Elisabeth M Sandy, UT 3 332

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