Low Profile Transcatheter Heart Valve
Patent No. EP4056150 (titled "Low Profile Transcatheter Heart Valve") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Jun 8, 2009. The application was issued on Feb 26, 2025.
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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EP4056150
- Application Number
- EP22160976A
- Filing Date
- Jun 8, 2009
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jan 24, 2025
- Publication Date
- Feb 26, 2025
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