Method for fixation of biological tissues having mitigated propensity for post-implantation calcification and thrombosis and bioprosthetic devices prepared thereby

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PATENT NO 6214054
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09157546

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A method for fixation of biological tissues, and bioprosthetic devices prepared by such method. The method generally comprises the steps of A) fixing the tissue, B) treating the tissue with a mixture of i) a denaturant, ii) a surfactant and iii) a crosslinking agent, C) fabricating or forming the bioprosthesis (e.g., forming the tissue and attaching any non-biological components thereto) and D) subjecting the bioprosthesis to terminal sterilization.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCE CORPORATIONONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Cunanan, Crystal M Mission Viejo, CA 28 1604
Helmus, Michael N Long Beach, CA 68 9154
Loshbaugh, Christine Irvine, CA 7 289
Quintero, Lillian Garden Grove, CA 4 335
Sarner, H Chris Laguna Hills, CA 7 289

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