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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2022
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Michael D. Franklin, Irvine, CA (US);
Matthew T. Winston, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Lauren R. Freschauf, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Eric Robert Dixon, Villa Park, CA (US);
Yoon Hee Kwon, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An implantable device includes an adjustable spacer and at least one anchor. The adjustable spacer is configured to be positioned between native heart valve leaflets to reduce regurgitation therebetween. The adjustable spacer can comprise a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Each side can be adjustable between a first width and a second width. Each side can be independently moved between the first width and the second width. The adjustable spacer can be made from a sponge material.