A device to provide body fluid flow control in the form of a valve to be
located within a duct or passageway. The device is controlled through
pressure above a preselected threshold. Bulk resilience about a
passageway in a valve body provides the mechanism for controlled flow.
One-way valve operation may be provided through a flap or through a
pressure differential on the valve body depending upon the direction of
flow. A frame structure positioned within a resilient seal includes
longitudinally elongated elements which may be of spring material,
malleable material or heat recoverable material so as to accomplish an
initial insertion state and an expanded anchoring state. A valve support
transitions between the resilient seal portion and the valve body to
insure that the states do not change the threshold opening pressure.
Insertion devices may be employed to position and actuate a change of
state of the frame in the body duct or passageway.