Prosthetic insert for improving heart valve function

A technology of heart valves and functions, applied in the fields of heart valves, valve rings, medical science, etc., can solve problems such as challenges in the durability of paravalvular leaky valves

Active Publication Date: 2009-07-15
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP
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While percutaneous valve replacement has shown promise, challenges remain in terms of delivery technique, perivalvular leakage, and valve durability

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[0035] [0033] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. For ease of reference to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the following explanations of terms are provided:

[0036] [0034] The singular terms "a", "an" and "the" include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term "or" refers to a single element of stated optional elements or a combination of two or more elements, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0037] [0035] The term "include" means "comprises". For example, a device comprising or comprising A and B contains A and B, but may optionally contain C or other components in addition to A and B. Additionally, a device comprising or comprising A or B may contain A or B or A and B, and optionally one or more other components, such as C.

[0038] [0036] The term "proximal" r...

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A device and methods for improving the function of a heart valve, such as an aortic valve, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device includes an insert member configured for insertion between leaflets of an aortic valve. The insert member preferably includes three radial arms extending outwardly from a central portion. The device also includes an anchoring member which is coupled to the insert member and configured for maintaining the insert member within the heart valve. In operation, each of the arms fills gaps between heart valve leaflets, thereby minimizing or preventing regurgitation through the heart valve.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] [0001] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 810,085, filed June 1, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] [0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of implantable cardiac prosthetics, and in particular, to cardiac prosthetic inserts for reducing regurgitation through heart valves, such as the aortic valve, and to implanting cardiac prosthetic inserts Methods. Background technique [0004] [0003] Heart valve regurgitation, or leakage from the outflow side of a heart valve to the inflow side, is a condition that occurs when a heart valve fails to close properly. Heart valve regurgitation reduces the efficiency of the heart, reduces blood circulation, and increases stress on the heart. Early on, heart valve regurgitation makes a person feel tired and short of breath. If left unchecked, this problem can lead to congest...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F2/24
CPCA61F2/246A61F2/2412A61F2220/0008A61F2210/0014A61F2220/0016A61F2002/0835A61F2/2445A61F2/2466A61F2/2418A61F2/2436
Inventor D·L·豪泽J·O·索里姆D·埃伦
Owner EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP
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