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Low Profile Transcatheter Heart Valve - EP4056150
The patent EP4056150 was granted to Edwards Lifesciences on Feb 26, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 8, 2009 under application number EP22160976A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4056150
- Application Number
- EP22160976A
- Filing Date
- Jun 8, 2009
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jan 24, 2025
- Publication Date
- Feb 26, 2025
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
An implantable prosthetic valve for treating heart valve disease, comprising a radially collapsible and expandable frame, a leaflet structure, and an annular skirt member. The skirt member is made of a highly elastic material, such as silicon, that can be crimped to a small diameter and expanded to a larger diameter without significant damage. The skirt member is disposed between the frame and the leaflet structure, and provides structural support, sealing, and protection against damage during crimping and valve operation.
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Patent Oppositions (2)
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