Sealing members for prosthetic heart valve
US10856971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable prosthetic valve can include a radially expandable and collapsible annular frame comprising an inflow end and an outflow end. The frame can have a plurality of struts forming a plurality of cells, wherein each of the plurality of cells defines an opening in the frame. A leaflet structure can be positioned within the frame and secured thereto. A plurality of sealing members can be positioned within the openings of a plurality of the cells of the frame and secured thereto. Each of the plurality of sealing members can be positioned within a respective one of the openings.
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