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Methods and systems for cardiac valve delivery

  • US 20070027534A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2006
  • Published: 02/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A balloon expandable, stented valve replacement scapus delivery system comprising:

  • an elongated, substantially rigid scapus;

    a balloon delivery member positioned about the distal end of the scapus;

    a valve replacement detachably positioned about the balloon delivery member and capable of being collapsed so as to temporarily reduce the valve diameter by up to 90%; and

    a collapsible stent positioned about the exterior of the valve, the collapsible stent having a circular inflow rim and a circular outflow rim connected by a plurality of longitudinal support posts.

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