Transcatheter valve having reduced seam exposure
US9480558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transcatheter valve having an expandable frame and a collapsible multi-portion skirt within the frame are provided with seams between the portions of the skirt that are located to cooperate with features of the frame and thereby reduce the exposure of the seams.
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