Rigid annuloplasty device that becomes compliant after implantation

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PATENT NO 6159240
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09144374

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A band-shaped annuloplasty device (e.g., C- or D-shaped ring) that is relatively rigid during handling and implantation and becomes relatively complaint after implantation. Preferably, the device includes a core material that softens after implantation.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Duran, Carlos M G Missoula, MT 8 2869
Ebner, Elizabeth A Dayton, MN 1 375
Grailer, Thomas P Ramsey, MN 4 379
Shim, Hong S Santa Ana, CA 7 693
Sparer, Randall V Andover, MN 34 1383
Untereker, Darrel F Oak Grove, MN 32 1194
Vegoe, Brett R Coon Rapids, MN 5 695

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