Corcym S.r.l.

Sorin Group Italia S.r.l.

Felice Giuseppe Carlino

Monica Francesca Achiluzzi

Giovanni Rolando

Paolo Gaschino

Giovanni Righini

Paolo Monelli

Francesco Valle

Silvano Moiso

Marco Bussone

Giovanni Giordano

In certain embodiments, a multiple component heart valve prosthesis includes an abutment ring and a removable bioprosthetic heart valve. The abutment ring is configured for attachment at a heart valve annulus location and includes a locking system. The removable bioprosthetic heart valve includes a valve frame and at least one locking feature. The at least one locking feature is configured to be received by the locking system. The bioprosthetic heart valve can be rotated relative to the abutment ring such that the at least one locking feature transitions from a disengaged position to a first engaged position. When in the disengaged position the bioprosthetic heart valve may be removed from the abutment ring, and when rotated to the engaged position the bioprosthetic heart valve is restrained from axial movement relative to the abutment ring.

Two-part mitral valve and implant method

In certain embodiments, an implantation accessory for placement at a heart valve annulus location of a patients heart, the annulus having a first axis, the implantation accessory comprising: a first surface; a second axis perpendicular to the first surface; and, a maneuvering system for aligning the first axis and the second axis. In certain embodiments, a removable bioprosthetic heart valve assembly for implantation into an abutment ring attached at a heart valve annulus location of a patients heart, the abutment ring having a first axis, the removable bioprosthetic heart valve assembly includes a bioprosthetic valve for coupling to the abutment ring and a holder. The holder, detachably coupled to the bioprosthetic valve, includes a first surface, a second axis perpendicular to the first surface, and a maneuvering system for aligning the first axis and the second axis. Methods of implantation are also disclosed.

Tiltable tools for heart valve prosthesis

A cardiac valve prosthesis including an armature for anchorage of the valve prosthesis at an implantation site. The armature defining a lumen for the passage of the blood flow and having a longitudinal axis, and a set of prosthetic valve leaflets supported by said armature and configured to move, under the action of blood flow, in a radially divaricated condition to enable the flow of blood through said lumen in a first direction, and in a radially contracted condition, in which said valve leaflets co-operate with one another and block the flow of blood through the prosthesis in the direction opposite said first direction. The armature including an annular part and a pattern of arches struts carried by said annular part, said pattern of arched struts having proximal ends connected to said annular part, and distal ends spaced axially from the proximal ends and opposite said annular part, a plurality of sets of anchoring formations configured to protrude radially outwardly of said annular part, each set being supported by a least one of said annular part and a corresponding arched strut, and a plurality of support posts, each support post being supported by adjacent arched struts, wherein the sets of anchoring formations alternate with the support posts around said longitudinal axis.

Cardiac valve prosthesis

Disclosed herein is a loading system () for implantable prostheses, specifically heart valve prostheses. The loading system () may be pre-mounted in a storage container (J) filled with a preservation solution with the prosthesis attached thereto, and may provide one or more deployment elements of a delivery instrument as receivers () for the loading of the prosthesis ().

Loading system for an implantable prosthesis and related loading method

A cardiac valve prosthesis including an armature for anchorage of the valve prosthesis at an implantation site. The armature defining a lumen for the passage of the blood flow and having a longitudinal axis, and a set of prosthetic valve leaflets supported by said armature and configured to move, under the action of blood flow, in a radially divaricated condition to enable the flow of blood through said lumen in a first direction, and in a radially contracted condition, in which said valve leaflets co-operate with one another and block the flow of blood through the prosthesis in the direction opposite said first direction. The armature including an annular part and a pattern of arched struts carried by said annular part, said pattern of arched struts having proximal ends connected to said annular part, and distal ends spaced axially from the proximal ends and opposite said annular part, a plurality of sets of anchoring formations configured to protrude radially outwardly of said annular part, each set being supported by at least one of said annular part and a corresponding arched strut, and a plurality of support posts, each support post being supported by adjacent arched struts, wherein the sets of anchoring formations alternate with the support posts around said longitudinal axis.

A device for measuring an internal dimension of a native cardiac valve annulus includes an elongated support member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A measuring portion is coupled to the distal portion, and an indicator is coupled to the proximal portion of the support member. The measuring portion is biased towards a deployed configuration such that when deployed it applies an outwardly directed radial force to the native valve annulus.

Universal valve annulus sizing device

A kit for implanting a prosthetic vascular conduit includes a prosthetic vascular conduit for coupling to a prosthetic valve having an annular portion. The conduit includes a terminal collar member for receiving the valve. The kit further includes a holder including a shaft and a hub including a receiving portion configured for housing a prosthetic valve. The conduit is fitted on the holder so that at least a portion of the conduit wraps over the receiving portion of the hub. A sleeve member fitted onto the conduit in a position corresponding to the receiving portion of the hub, and a portion of the collar member is wrapped or folded over the sleeve member. The sleeve member is slidable away from the hub to unwrap the collar member such that it is disposed around the annular portion of a prosthetic valve.

Prosthetic vascular conduit and assembly method

A prosthetic vascular conduit for coupling to a valve having an annular portion includes a terminal collar member, radially expandable to receive the annular portion of the valve. The collar member includes a portion which is radially contractible to capture the annular portion of the valve to couple the valve to the conduit.

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Borgomasino, Italy

Felice Giuseppe Carlino