Anterior Leaflet Clip Device for Prosthetic Mitral Valve
First Claim
1. A pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve having an anterior leaflet clip device, which comprises an expandable leaflet assembly comprised of stabilized tissue or synthetic material disposed within an expandable stent having at a distal end a plurality of articulating collar support structures having a tissue covering to form an atrial collar, said expandable stent having a proximal end comprised of an integral tether connection apparatus, said anterior leaflet clip device comprising a folding component that is mounted on the expandable stent, said folding component having a hinge segment and a leaflet capture and attachment segment.
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Abstract
This invention relates to a pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve having an improved anterior leaflet clip device. The invention also relates to methods for deploying such a valve for treatment of a patient in need thereof.
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- 1. A pre-configured compressible transcatheter prosthetic cardiovascular valve having an anterior leaflet clip device, which comprises an expandable leaflet assembly comprised of stabilized tissue or synthetic material disposed within an expandable stent having at a distal end a plurality of articulating collar support structures having a tissue covering to form an atrial collar, said expandable stent having a proximal end comprised of an integral tether connection apparatus, said anterior leaflet clip device comprising a folding component that is mounted on the expandable stent, said folding component having a hinge segment and a leaflet capture and attachment segment.
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