Test device for and method of testing rapid assembly tissue heart valve

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PATENT NO 5531784
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08209598

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A tissue heart valve test device which is capable of testing the valves in a rapid manner before implantation to ensure that there are no unacceptable leaks or flaws. The test device enables the valve to be tested in the operating room during the open heart procedure. The test device is configured with a chamber which allows the user to thoroughly visually inspect the valve as part of the test criteria. In addition, the test device is provided with size-specific mounts which are adapted to the particular valve to be tested.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Calvin, John H Carpenteria, CA 14 1572
Love, Charles S Camarillo, CA 39 3012
Love, Jack W Santa Barbara, CA 26 4152

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