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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2011
Ilia Hariton, Zichron-Yaacov, IL;
Netanel Benichou, Nir Etzion, IL;
Yaacov Nitzan, Herzeliya, IL;
Bella Felsen, Haifa, IL;
Diana Nguyen-thien-nhon, Irvine, CA (US);
Rajesh Khanna, Morrisdale, CA;
Son Nguyen, Irvine, CA (US);
Tamir Levi, Yokne-am, IL;
Itai Pelled, Irvine, CA (US);
Ilia Hariton, Zichron-Yaacov, IL;
Netanel Benichou, Nir Etzion, IL;
Yaacov Nitzan, Herzeliya, IL;
Bella Felsen, Haifa, IL;
Diana Nguyen-Thien-Nhon, Irvine, CA (US);
Rajesh Khanna, Morrisdale, CA;
Son Nguyen, Irvine, CA (US);
Tamir Levi, Yokne-am, IL;
Itai Pelled, Irvine, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An implantable prosthetic valve, according to one embodiment, comprises a frame, a leaflet structure, and a skirt member. The frame can have a plurality of axial struts interconnected by a plurality of circumferential struts. The leaflet structure comprises a plurality of leaflets (e.g., three leaflets arrange to form a tricuspid valve). The leaflet structure has a scalloped lower edge portion secured to the frame. The skirt member can be disposed between the leaflet structure and the frame.