Prosthetic heart valve docking assembly

US10842619B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• David M. Taylor · Lake Forest, US
• Alexander J. Siegel · Irvine, US
• Thomas V. Doherty · Milton, US
• Christopher J. Olson · Aliso Viejo, US
• Yoon Hee Kwon · Mission Viejo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 10, 2018
• Grant date: Nov 24, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 19, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2430/20
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In a representative embodiment, an implantable assembly for a native heart valve comprises a prosthetic heart valve and first and second inflatable bodies. The prosthetic heart valve can comprise a frame and prosthetic leaflets. The first inflatable body can comprise first and second end portions, wherein the first end portion is configured to be secured to tissue of the native heart valve at a first location, and the second end portion is configured to engage an outer surface of the prosthetic valve. The second inflatable body can comprise third and fourth end portions, wherein the third end portion is configured to be secured to tissue of the native heart valve at a second location, and the fourth end portion is configured to engage the outer surface of the prosthetic valve. The first and second inflatable bodies anchor the prosthetic valve within the annulus of the native heart valve.