St. Jude Medical, Inc. has instituted a medical expense reimbursement program for patients implanted with St. Jude Medical mechanical heart valves with Silzone®-coated sewing cuffs. This reimbursement program addresses reasonable medical expenses which are not reimbursed by insurance and which are medically necessary to detect, diagnose and treat paravalvular leak.

If you are a physician or patient desiring further information or forms relating to this reimbursement program, contact:

Silzone Communications Coordinator
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
One Lillehei Plaza,
St. Paul, MN 55117

Toll-free Number: 800.922.9219
Phone Number: 651.483.2000