Prosthetic cardiac valve devices, systems, and methods
US12290456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heart valve prosthesis for replacing a diseased native valve in a patient. The valve prosthesis includes a compressible and expandable frame structure and an anchor connected to an outer periphery of the frame structure. The anchor comprises a helical wire having a free end. The valve may further include a valve segment mounted within the frame structure and expanded with the frame structure. The frame structure may be configured for receiving a valve segment.
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