Methods for improved prosthetic heart valve with leaflet shelving
US9827089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valve leaflets of particular configurations that control bending character. In embodiments provided herein, a valve leaflet is provided with a planar zone that is bounded at a planar zone base by a straight line, wherein the leaflet is operable to bend along a base of the planar zone.
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