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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2019
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2016
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Travis Zenyo Oba, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Seung-Beom Yi, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Lauren R. Freschauf, Ladera Ranch, CA (US);
Juan Valencia, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
In one representative embodiment, a prosthetic valve assembly for replacing a native heart valve comprises a radially expandable and compressible support structure, the support structure comprising an annular frame having a lumen extending from an inflow end to an outflow end, the support structure further comprising an annular sealing member extending radially inwardly into the lumen of the frame and having an inner peripheral portion defining an orifice, and a radially expandable and compressible valve component, the valve component comprising an annular frame and a valve structure supported inside of the frame for permitting the flow blood through the valve component in one direction and blocking the flow of blood in the opposite direction, wherein the valve component is configured to expand within the orifice of the sealing member and engage the inner peripheral portion of the sealing member when radially expanded.