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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2016
Filed:
May. 19, 2011
Aaron J. Chalekian, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Daniel J. Klima, Andover, MN (US);
Cherry L. Knight, New Hope, MN (US);
Jane M. Korfe, Buffalo, MN (US);
Trevor C. Knight, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Aaron J. Chalekian, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Daniel J. Klima, Andover, MN (US);
Cherry L. Knight, New Hope, MN (US);
Jane M. Korfe, Buffalo, MN (US);
Trevor C. Knight, Minnetonka, MN (US);
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Retainer structures () maintain stented valves () on the balloon () of a balloon catheter during delivery of the valve to an implantation node and subsequent expansion of the valve. The retainer structures define a raised edge relative to the outer surface of the balloon and limit movement of the valve longitudinally relative to the balloon. Deflation of the balloon following expansion of the valve stent releases the valve.