Where can I find tech specs for prosthetic heart valves

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Technical specifications for prosthetic heart valves, specifically the bi-leaflet valve and the Starr-Edwards valve, are sought for a CFD analysis project. Patent US4935030 is suggested as a starting point for the bi-leaflet valve. There is uncertainty regarding the current patent status of the Starr-Edwards valve, as it may have expired. The discussion indicates that further patent searches could yield additional information. Overall, patents are recommended as a primary source for the needed technical details.
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So I am doing a project for an advanced fluids class where I plan to do a CFD analysis of two different prosthetic heart valves, the bi-leaflet valve and the ball and cage (star-edwards). I cannot seem to find the technical specifications or drawings that I need in order to make a good cad model. Does anybody know where I might find such info? Thanks
 
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Perhaps the Patent US4935030, for the bi-leaflet valve would get you started?

I wonder if the Starr-Edwards may have expired, it is mentioned in some more recent patents but I couldn't find it in a quick search.
 
Wee-Lamm said:
Perhaps the Patent US4935030, for the bi-leaflet valve would get you started?

I wonder if the Starr-Edwards may have expired, it is mentioned in some more recent patents but I couldn't find it in a quick search.

Thanks! That helps a lot.
 

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