Catheter delivered valve having a barrier to provide an enhanced seal
US7524331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating abnormalities of the right ventricular outflow tract includes a prosthetic valve device having a barrier material contacting at least a portion of the outer surface of the valve device. One embodiment of the invention includes a barrier member attached to the exterior surface of the valve device. Another embodiment includes a barrier material that is injected within the vascular system. Yet another embodiment of the invention includes a method for replacing a pulmonary valve that includes forming a barrier around the outer surface of a replacement valve and preventing blood flow around the replacement valve.
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