Prosthetic heart valve stent utilizing mounting clips

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5910170
SERIAL NO

08992595

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The present invention includes a prosthetic heart valve having a stent and a piece of biocompatible material. The stent includes an inflow ring and a plurality of posts, each post extending from the ring to a post tip. The piece of material extends over the stent and substantially conforms to a profile of the stent. The piece of material includes a portion which extends adjacent a post tip. A clip is provided which has a shape generally conforming to the post tip to thereby clamp the portion of the piece of material to the post tip.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Girard, Michael J Lino Lakes, MN 61 6429
Mirsch, II M William Roseville, MN 11 1683
Reimink, Matthew S St. Paul, MN 3 409
Schroeder, Richard F Oakdale, MN 36 4244

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