Flap sail attachment in foldable prosthetic flaps

DE602011075623T2Active Publication Date: 2026-02-25ST JUDE MEDICAL CARDILOGY DIV INC
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Application Number
DE602011075623
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2010-09-20
Filing Date
2011-09-20
Publication Date
2026-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2031-09-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Collapsible prosthetic heart valves face issues with inadequate coaptation of heart valve leaflets due to anatomical variations, leading to increased stresses and potential valve failure, and conventional delivery devices do not allow sufficient operability during partial deployment.

Method used

The leaflets are predominantly attached to a cuff rather than the stent struts, using a specific suturing pattern that maintains a distance from the struts and redistributes stress, allowing for better coaptation and flexibility.

Benefits of technology

This design reduces stress on the cuff, enhances durability, and allows for better anatomical adaptation, minimizing leakage and wear, while maintaining flexibility for partial deployment and testing.

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