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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2008
Hans-reiner Figulla, Jena, DE;
Markus Ferrari, Jena, DE;
Carsten Weber, Jena, DE;
Thomas Peschel, Jena, DE;
Christoph Damm, Jena, DE;
Hans-Reiner Figulla, Jena, DE;
Markus Ferrari, Jena, DE;
Carsten Weber, Jena, DE;
Thomas Peschel, Jena, DE;
Christoph Damm, Jena, DE;
JenaValve Technology GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
This invention relates to a device for fastening and anchoring heart valve prostheses which is essentially formed of wire-shaped interconnected elements. The aim of the invention is to be able to be implant, in a minimally invasive manner, a device of this type via the aorta by compressing the device to make it smaller, and by extending the same at the site of implantation, whereby ensuring a secure retention and a secure sealing with regard to the aorta wall. To this end, the invention provides that for fastening and supporting a cardiac valve prosthesis, three identical pairs of arched elements are interconnected, with a configuration that is offset by 120°, by means of solid body articulations. These solid body articulations carry out the function of pivot bearings.