W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Edwin W Field

Kyle W Colavito

Joseph R Armstrong

Nathan L Bennett

Cody L Hartman

David J Arcaro

Dustin V Dienno

Logan R Hagaman

Roy Manygoats, Jr

Russell L Jacoby

Joshua C Haarer

Stephen M Probert

Benjamin A Smith

Jason T Alger

Olga Baykova

Bill R Finney

Andrew P Hilton

Colin T Burns-Heffner

Kevin J Derryberry

Roy Manygoats

Stephen Probert

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a valved conduit. The valved conduit may include at least one leaflet and an interior surface that mitigates against thrombus formation within the conduit.

Valved conduit

Prosthetic valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.

Prosthetic valved conduit

Aspects of the disclosure relate to prosthetic valves having a frame, a frame cover, and a leaflet construct. Some aspects are directed to a diametric taper for the prosthetic valve for achieving enhanced performance of the prosthetic valve under operational conditions, enhanced compressibility and delivery characteristics, and other additional or alternative advantages. Other aspects are directed toward unique assembly and attachment methods for securing leaflet constructs to support structures. Other aspects are directed toward features for interacting with transcatheter delivery systems. Still other aspects are directed to such apparatuses, systems, and methods for valve replacement, such as cardiac valve replacement.

Prosthetic valve with expandable frame and associated systems and methods

Valved conduits are provided that include a leaflet construct coupled between two portions of a conduit. Each leaflet has a free edge and a leaflet attachment edge. The leaflet attachment edge is disposed between a first conduit distal end and a second conduit proximal end that are coaxial therebetween defining a junction.

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