Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Chris J Okos

Eric Robert Dixon

Matthew T Winston

Lauren R Freschauf

Emil Karapetian

Michael J Popp

Steven M Ford

Rachel Liat David Foreman

Rachel Ann Gohres

Eric Michael Oberwise

Stefan Florian Keplinger

Valve repair devices and systems configured to detect proper valve leaflet insertion. The device/system can have a pair of paddles and a clasp attached to each of the paddles. The clasps may have a fixed arm attached to the paddle, a movable arm connected to the fixed arm that is movable between an open position and a closed position, and an indicator arm connected to at least one of the fixed arm and the movable arm. The indicator arm can move between a first position when not engaged with a leaflet and a second, engaged position when engaged with the leaflet. Movement of the indicator arm from the first position to the second, engaged position indicates capture of a leaflet of the native valve by the pair of paddles.

Heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor

Apparatus and methods for securing heart valve repair or replacement prostheses in or near the heart. The apparatus and methods are particularly well suited for traditional surgery or minimally invasive surgery. The invention secures a heart valve repair or replacement prosthesis in place while lowering surgical exposure. The invention improves the ease of implantation because it reduces the number of surgical knots a clinician would normally tie in the limited space in and around the heart.

Heart valve prosthesis anchoring device and methods

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Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America

Chris J Okos