Vertical coaptation zone in a planar portion of prosthetic heart valve leaflet

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PATENT NO 9968443
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13869524

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Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valve leaflets of a particular shape that allows redundant coaptation height in the leaflets when a planar segment is present in each leaflet.

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  • W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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Bruchman, William C Camp Verde, US 60 3099
Hartman, Cody L Flagstaff, US 96 3139

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