Prosthetic heart valve
US9232996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic heart valve having a stent, a plurality of leaflets positioned within the stent, and a suspension assembly coupled to the leaflets and the stent. The suspension assembly includes a central support structure that is spaced from the plurality of leaflets in the direction of blood flow. A plurality of elongate suspension members are secured to the central support structure, and at least one elongate suspension member is secured to each leaflet of the valve, thereby providing mechanical reinforcement for the leaflets.
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