Abstract: This disclosure encompasses a bioprosthetic heart valve having a polyphosphazene polymer such as poly[bis(trifluoroethoxy)phosphazene], which exhibits improved antithrombogenic, biocompatibility, and hemocompatibility properties. A method of manufacturing a bioprosthetic heart valve having a polyphosphazene polymer is also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 2007
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2011
Assignee:
Celonova Bioscience, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas A. Gordy, Neng S. Ung, Ulf Fritz, Roman Denk