Flared prosthetic cardiac valve delivery devices and systems
US12329635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating a diseased native valve in a patient is provided, the device including a frame structure; a valve segment positioned radially within the frame structure, the valve segment comprising a plurality of leaflets, and a plurality of commissure attachment mechanisms coupling the leaflets to the frame structure, each commissure attachment mechanism extending radially inwards from an outflow end of the frame structure as to create a gap between an interior diameter of the outflow end and an outflow edge of the valve segment. Other embodiments and methods of use are also provided.
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