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Low profile transcatheter heart valve

US7993394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 2009
Grant dateAug 9, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 18, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49863
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable prosthetic valve, according to one embodiment, comprises a frame, a leaflet structure, and a skirt member. The frame can have a plurality of axial struts interconnected by a plurality of circumferential struts. The leaflet structure comprises a plurality of leaflets (e.g., three leaflets arrange to form a tricuspid valve). The leaflet structure has a scalloped lower edge portion secured to the frame. The skirt member can be disposed between the leaflet structure and the frame.

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