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Stent-valves for valve replacement and associated methods and systems for surgery

US11896482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Medical Device Limited · IE

Inventors

Stephane Delaloye · Bülach, CH
Jean-Luc Hefti · Crissier, CH
Serge Delaloye · Sion, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2017
Grant date	Feb 13, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 24, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0018
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Stent-valves (e.g., single-stent-valves and double-stent-valves) and associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery are provided. The stent-valves include a stent component having a first flared end region and a second end, a plurality of leaflets coupled to the stent, and a sealing element coupled to the first end region.

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