Prosthetic valve with flexible tissue anchor portions
US10390952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to prosthetic valves and methods of use thereof. In one implementation, an expandable annular valve body may include a plurality of atrial anchoring arms and ventricular anchoring legs extending radially outward therefrom. At least one atrial anchoring arm may include a rigid portion and a flexible portion positioned radially outwards from the rigid portion. At least part of the flexible portion may be configured for placement at a location radially outward from an outer diameter defined by terminal ends of the ventricular anchoring legs.
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