CARDIAC VALVE WITH SHIELDS FOR TISSUE RETRACTION

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APP PUB NO 20140316519A1
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14356323

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A tissue retraction system for a bioprosthetic cardiac valve base configured for attachment to a separate leaflet set includes a plurality of retraction shields releasably attached to the valve base. The retraction shields are configured to restrain tissue within a surgical site. The retraction shields may be flexible and transparent. Shield extenders can be attached to the retraction shields and used to further secure the retraction shields to a device for providing tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

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CRYOLIFE INC2211 NEW MARKET PARKWAY SUITE 142 MARIETTA GA 30067

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Campbell, Todd D Petaluma, US 22 3982
Carpenter, Dean Lafayette, US 11 96
Sprague, Christopher Michael Broomfield, US 3 5
Veseley, Ivan Larkspur, US 1 2

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