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Prosthetic Heart Valve

  • US 20110276128A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Published: 11/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A prosthetic valve comprising:

  • an inflow end and an opposing outflow end defining a valve axis extending longitudinally of the ends;

    a plurality of valve leaflets;

    a collapsible, self-expandable frame assembly configured to support the valve leaflets and defining a plurality of commissure portions; and

    a sewing ring portion configured to secure the valve to a surrounding lumen, wherein the plurality of commissure portions are configured to move independently of the sewing ring when the valve is so secured.

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