Prosthetic heart valves, scaffolding structures, and systems and methods for implantation of same
US7785341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
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