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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2007
Rakesh Mark Suri, Rochester, MN (US);
Franco Vallana, Turin, IT;
Giovanni Rolando, Chivasso, IT;
Giovanni Righini, Chivasso-Torino, IT;
Brent Russell Phillips, Rochester, MN (US);
Eric Manasse, Milan, IT;
Rakesh Mark Suri, Rochester, MN (US);
Franco Vallana, Turin, IT;
Giovanni Rolando, Chivasso, IT;
Giovanni Righini, Chivasso-Torino, IT;
Brent Russell Phillips, Rochester, MN (US);
Eric Manasse, Milan, IT;
Sorin Group Italia S.r.l., Milan, IT;
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Abstract
A device for implanting an expandable heart valve prosthesis at a valve annulus in a patient's heart includes an implantation device configured to extend from a first opening in the patient's body, through the patient's aorta, through a valve annulus, through an opening in a ventricle, and to exit through the patient's thoracic region. The device further includes a port having a hemostasis valve for providing access through the patient's thoracic region and into the ventricle and at least two interchangeable modules configured for delivery using the implantation device.