Patent ID: 6102944
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of making a tissue leaflet subassembly for use in a heart valve, said method comprising the steps of:providing sheet-like tissue;providing a planar template having a pair of oppositely directed tabs, a substantially linear edge extending between said tabs, and a substantially arcuate portion extending between said tabs;placing said template on said tissue; andcutting away portions of said tissue which extend beyond said template to form a tissue leaflet having a pair of opposing faces, a pair of oppositely directed tabs, a substantially straight edge extending between said tabs, and a substantially arcuate cusp edge extending between said tabs;repeating the preceding steps to form a plurality of tissue leaflets;attaching the tabs of said tissue leaflets to each other to form said tissue leaflet subassembly.