Apparatus for replacing a native heart valve and method of making the same
US10426607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for replacement a native heart valve is herein provided. The apparatus includes a replacement heart valve, an expandable anchor, and a plurality of rivets. The expandable anchor comprises a woven braid structure that surrounds at least a portion of the replacement heart valve and has a plurality of braid intersections. At least some of the braid intersections have rivets extending therethrough.
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