Minimally invasive heart valve replacement

Details Minimally invasive heart valve replacement Minimally invasive heart valve replacement

2008-08-15

2010-11-23

Willse, David H (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Flexible leaflet

C623S001240, C623S001150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07837727

ABSTRACT:
A replacement valve for implantation centrally within the orifice of a malfunctioning native heart valve. The valve is designed for minimally invasive entry through an intercostal opening in the chest of a patient and an opening in the apex of the human heart. The replacement valve includes either a separate anchor (11, 87, 111) or a combined anchor (67) that folds around the malfunctioning native valve leaflets, sandwiching them in a manner so as to securely anchor the replacement valve in a precise, desired location.

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