Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Conformable prostheses for implanting two-piece heart valves and methods for using them
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Application No.: US15193257Application Date: 2016-06-27
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Publication No.: US10226331B2Publication Date: 2019-03-12
- Inventor: Ernest Lane , Michael J. Drews , Donnell W. Gurskis
- Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Agency: Dicke, Billig & Czaja, PLLC
- Main IPC: A61F2/24
- IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract:
A heart valve assembly includes an annular prosthesis and a valve prosthesis. The annular prosthesis includes an annular ring for dilating tissue within a biological annulus and a conformable sewing cuff extending radially from the annular member. The valve prosthesis includes a frame and a valve component. The annular ring is introduced into the biological annulus to dilate tissue surrounding the biological annulus and the sewing cuff conforms to tissue above the biological annulus. Fasteners are directed through the sewing cuff to secure the annular prosthesis to the biological annulus. The annular prosthesis may include a baleen element for biasing fabric on the annular ring outwardly to enhance sealing against the biological annulus. A valve prosthesis is then advanced into the sinus cavity, and secured relative to the annular prosthesis. The sewing cuff may enhance a seal between the valve prosthesis and annular prosthesis.
Public/Granted literature
- US20160324631A1 CONFORMABLE PROSTHESES FOR IMPLANTING TWO-PIECE HEART VALVES AND METHODS FOR USING THEM Public/Granted day:2016-11-10
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