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Valve prosthesis and method for delivery

US9066801B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

14Claims

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Igor Kovalsky · Minnetonka, US
Ilia Hariton · Jerusalem, IL
Yossi Tuval · Even Yehuda, IL
Nadav Yellin · Ramat Gan, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 8, 2013
Grant date	Jun 30, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 8, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/006
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Heart valve prostheses are provided for replacing a cardiac valve. The heart valve prosthesis includes a self-expanding frame including a first portion and a second portion. In the collapsed configuration, the first portion is positioned adjacent to the second portion. In the expanded configuration, the first portion moves to be positioned within an interior area of the second portion.

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