Hancock Aortic Tissue Valve
| Type | Medical Devices |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Warren Hancock, Thomas J. Fogarty |
| Inception | 1983 |
| Manufacturer | Hancock Jaffe Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson |
| Available | No |
| Current supplier | Medtronic |
| Last production year | 1999 |
| Models made | T505, T510 |
| Website | https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/heart-valves-surgical/hancock-ii-hancock-ii-ultra-bioprostheses.html |
The Hancock Aortic Tissue Valve is a prosthetic heart valve used in cardiac surgery to replace a damaged or diseased aortic valve. It is a bioprosthetic valve, meaning it is constructed using biological tissues, specifically porcine (pig) valve tissue. This valve is widely utilized in the field of cardiovascular surgery to restore proper blood flow through the heart.