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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2014
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Stephen C. Geist, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Robert C. Taft, Irvine, CA (US);
Travis Oba, Brea, CA (US);
Sam Sok, Santa Ana, CA (US);
Matthew A. Peterson, Newport Beach, CA (US);
Kevin M. Golemo, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Mark Chau, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
Seung-Beom Yi, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of prosthetic valves for implantation within a native mitral valve are provided. One embodiment of a prosthetic valve includes a radially compressible main body and a one-way valve member. In some cases, the prosthetic valves also include ventricular anchors and/or an atrial portion coupled to and disposed outside of the main body. Methods, devices, and systems for delivering such prosthetic valves to the native mitral valve and implanting them therein are also provided.