Minimally invasive valve replacement system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7044966
APP PUB NO 20050075726A1
SERIAL NO

10680068

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Methods and systems for minimally invasive replacement of a valve. The system includes a collapsible valve and anchoring structure, devices and methods for expanding the valve anchoring structure, adhesive means to seal the valve to the surrounding tissue, a catheter-based valve sizing and delivery system, native valve removal means, and a temporary valve and filter assembly to facilitate removal of debris material. The valve assembly comprises a valve and anchoring structure for the valve, dimensioned to fit substantially within the valve sinus.

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  • MEDTRONIC 3F THERAPEUTICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Myers, Keith E Lake Forest, CA 37 8491
Svanidze, Oleg Laguna Hills, CA 9 2321

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