Replacement heart valve leaflet stitching method and device
US8778020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A replacement heart valve and stitching method for reducing the unexpanded profile of the replacement heart valve are herein provided. The method includes whip stitching a plurality of leaflets together with a first whip stitch pattern a second whip stitch pattern which overlaps the first whip stitch pattern and is wound in an opposite direction. The method further involves securing the valve leaflets to one another via a running stitch.
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