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Heart valve sealing skirt with variable diameters

US10966821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2019
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2240/001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments include prosthetic valves and related methods. In an embodiment, an implantable valve is included having a frame that includes a plurality of frame struts. The frame can define a central lumen. An outer skirt can be disposed on an abluminal surface of the frame. The outer skirt can include a flap having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flap can be fixed to the abluminal surface of the frame and the second end can be free to move away from the abluminal surface of the frame. Other embodiments are also included herein.

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