Replacement heart valve
US9883941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A replacement heart valve assembly has a stent frame and a replacement valve. The replacement valve has a plurality of leaflets and a valve frame. The leaflets are attached to the valve frame. Further, the assembly has a plurality of suspension struts attached to the stent frame and the valve frame. The valve frame is suspended within the stent frame via the suspension struts. In some embodiments, the assembly further has a sealing member attached to the stent frame to prevent leakage around the replacement heart valve assembly.
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