Method of using amnion allograft in heart valve replacement surgery
AssigneeAfcell Medical
InventorRobin R. YOUNG
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Abstract
Improved methods for heart valve replacement surgery are described. The methods utilize an allograft comprising a layer of amnion to improve the performance and reduce complications of heart valve replacement surgery and the allograft has a pre-made size and shape suitable for the application.
Claims20
A method of improving a heart valve replacement surgery, comprising applying at least one of an amniotic fluid and an allograft comprising a layer of amnion over a suture line or incision, or an otherwise damaged tissue site resulting from the heart valve replacement surgery, or over or under the pericardium membrane of the subject, wherein the allograft has a pre-made size and shape suitable for the application.
A method of improving a heart valve replacement surgery, comprising applying an allograft comprising a layer of amnion over a skin incision at sternum resulting from the heart valve replacement surgery, wherein the allograft has a pre-made size and shape suitable for the application.
A kit comprising a plurality of allografts and instructions on how to use the allografts to improve a heart valve replacement surgery, wherein each of the plurality of allografts comprises a layer of amnion of a pre-made size and shape suitable for covering a suture line, an incision, or an otherwise damaged tissue site resulting from the heart valve replacement surgery, or for covering over or under the pericardium membrane of the subject.
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