Valve prosthesis
US9226823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heart valve prosthesis and delivery systems are provided for replacing a cardiac valve. The heart valve prosthesis includes a self-expanding frame includes a portion having a crimp that provides additional flexibility to the self-expanding frame in the collapsed configuration.
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