Prosthetic valve for replacing mitral valve

US8449599B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Mark Chau · Aliso Viejo, US
• Marlowe E. Patterson · Orange, US
• Seung-Beom Yi · Mission Viejo, US
• Steve Geist · Newport Beach, US
• Travis Zenyo Oba · Yorba Linda, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 2, 2010
• Grant date: May 28, 2013
• Expiry date: Jun 20, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0063
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Embodiments of prosthetic valves for implantation within a native mitral valve are provided. A preferred embodiment of a prosthetic valve includes a radially compressible main body and a one-way valve portion. The prosthetic valve further comprises at least one ventricular anchor coupled to the main body and disposed outside of the main body. A space is provided between an outer surface of the main body and the ventricular anchor for receiving a native mitral valve leaflet. The prosthetic valve preferably includes an atrial sealing member adapted for placement above the annulus of the mitral valve. Methods and devices for delivering and implanting the prosthetic valve are also described.