Vascular prosthesis

Authors

Joseph Allen Knight

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

October 2008

Patent Number

7431733

Abstract

The subject invention concerns vascular prosthetic devices and methods for ascending aorta and/or valve replacement in humans and animals. In one embodiment, a device of the invention includes a vessel-like structure having a first end adapted for surgical attachment to a left ventricle, a second end adapted for surgical attachment to an aorta, and, interposed between the first and second ends, a sinus portion configured in the shape of the sinuses of Valsalva in a human aortic valve.

Application Number

10/561,929

Recommended Citation

Knight, Joseph Allen, "Vascular prosthesis" (2008). USF Patents. 609.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/609

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

06/28/2004

Primary/U.S. Class

623/21