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Prosthetic heart valves, support structures and systems and methods for implanting same

US8500799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims

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Assignee

CardiacMD, Inc.

Inventors

David C. Forster · Menlo Park, US
Brian Beckey · Woodside, US
Brandon G. Walsh · Syracuse, US
Scott Heneveld · Whitmore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 20, 2007
Grant date	Aug 6, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 20, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC07K2317/622
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are systems and methods for operation of a prosthetic valve support structure (32) having additional reinforcement coupled with panels (36). Multiple support members (620) are distributed across the inner surface of the valve support structure (32) at regular intervals. Each support member (620) can include a looped portion (621) to act as a hinge (52). Each looped portion (621) is in a location coincidental with the interlace between adjacent panels (36).

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