SUMMARY
This discussion focuses on sourcing technical specifications for prosthetic heart valves, specifically the bi-leaflet valve and the Starr-Edwards valve. Users recommend Patent US4935030 as a starting point for the bi-leaflet valve. There is uncertainty regarding the patent status of the Starr-Edwards valve, with indications that it may have expired. The need for detailed CAD models for a CFD analysis in an advanced fluids class is emphasized.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis
- Familiarity with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) modeling
- Knowledge of prosthetic heart valve types and their functions
- Basic understanding of patent research and intellectual property
NEXT STEPS
- Research Patent US4935030 for detailed specifications of the bi-leaflet valve
- Investigate the patent status of the Starr-Edwards valve
- Explore CAD modeling techniques specific to medical devices
- Study CFD analysis methods applicable to prosthetic heart valves
USEFUL FOR
Students in advanced engineering courses, biomedical engineers, researchers in medical device design, and professionals involved in the development of prosthetic heart valves.