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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2011
Alain F. Carpentier, Paris, FR;
William C. Brunnett, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Louis A. Campbell, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Da-yu Chang, Irvine, CA (US);
Steven Ford, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
John F. Migliazza, Belmont Shore, CA (US);
Anand Rao, Tustin, CA (US);
Alain F. Carpentier, Paris, FR;
William C. Brunnett, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Louis A. Campbell, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Da-Yu Chang, Irvine, CA (US);
Steven Ford, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
John F. Migliazza, Belmont Shore, CA (US);
Anand Rao, Tustin, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A prosthetic tricuspid remodeling annuloplasty ring for use in tricuspid valve repairs to provide annular support after reconstructive valve surgery. The ring maintains an optimal annular dimension to prevent excessive dilatation of the natural valve annulus while adapting to the dynamic motion of the tricuspid annulus during the cardiac cycle. An exemplary ring features a waveform contour and may be constructed of a titanium core having a varying cross-section for selective flexibility for good Z-axis or out-of plane movement. The 'waveform' contour and selective flexibility of the different segments of this ring are designed to adapt to the complex motion of the annulus. This reduces the stress on the anatomical structures and therefore minimizes the risk of arrhythmia and ring dehiscence.