Self-molding annuloplasty ring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6726716
APP PUB NO 20030040793A1
SERIAL NO

09938902

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The resilient self molding annuloplasty ring which may be enlarged prior to implantation to facilitate implantation within a dilated or otherwise incompetent valve annulus having sufficient contractive force to render a valve competent. The self molding annuloplasty ring of the invention may further comprise integral attachment devices to aid in the implantation process. The invention further discloses an illustrative method of implantation.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Marquez, Salvador Foothill Ranch, CA 28 2706

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