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Prosthetic Heart Valve

Patent No. EP4042974 (titled "Prosthetic Heart Valve") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Oct 5, 2011. The application was issued on Oct 23, 2024.

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MEDTRONICJul 23, 2025ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB

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EP4042974

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Application Number
EP22161314A
Filing Date
Oct 5, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 19, 2024
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2024
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