Diametric expansion features for prosthetic valves

US11071626B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• W.L. Gore & Associates GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Kyle W. Colavito · Flagstaff, US
• Dustin V. Dienno · Flagstaff, US
• Paul D. Goodman · Flagstaff, US
• Brandon C. Hedberg · Flagstaff, US
• Brandon A. Lurie · Flagstaff, US
• Devin M. Nelson · Seattle, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2019
• Grant date: Jul 27, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 25, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0082
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Various features and associated advantages are described for diametrically adjustable support structures, adjustable valve structures, removable/replaceable valve structures, and associated systems and methods. Although some examples are directed toward prosthetic valve that is a conduit having a valve structure, or a “valved conduit” (e.g., used to replace a pulmonary valve and a portion of the corresponding pulmonary artery or an aortic valve and the aortic root), and other examples are directed toward prosthetic valves implanted native valve orifices (e.g., to replace an aortic or mitral valve), the features and advantages of the structures associated with those examples are interchangeable regardless of a particular application for which the examples are described.