Gauge for the reconstruction of a cusp of an aortic valve
The invention is a gauge for the reconstruction of a cusp of an aortic valve, with the gauge ( 10 ) being made from a material that can be deformed in a plastic fashion using manual force.
1. A gauge for the reconstruction of a cusp of an aortic valve, characterized in that the gauge is made from a material that can be deformed in a plastic fashion upon manual force being applied.
2. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made from a bio-compatible material.
3. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made from a material that can be sterilized.
4. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made from a material with bending characteristics exceeding 10 degrees.
5. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made from a flexible steel, flexible aluminum, or flexible synthetic material.
6. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made from a nickel-titanium alloy.
7. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge is made of a memory alloy.
8. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge has a thickness ranging from 0.05 mm to 2 mm.
9. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge shows a width ranging from 15 mm to 40 mm.
10. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge comprises at its exterior perimeter between one and three recesses.
11. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge has rounded edges to prevent trauma.
12. A set comprising several gauges according to claim 1 , in various sizes.
13. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge shows a thickness from 0.25 mm to 0.45 mm.
14. The gauge according to claim 1 , wherein the gauge shows a thickness from 0.30 mm to 0.36 mm.