HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS WITH OPEN STENT
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1. A prosthetic apparatus comprising:
- a tubular stent disposed about a longitudinal axis and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the tubular stent defining a tubular passage between the ends;
wherein the tubular stent has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion located between the proximal and distal portions;
wherein the proximal and distal portions each comprise a mesh of support struts forming at least one ring of open elements disposed about the longitudinal axis;
wherein the middle portion comprises;
a plurality of elongated posts extending along a direction substantially parallel the longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions; and
a crown shaped mounting ring attached to the posts and configured to mount a polymeric valve within the tubular passage; and
a plurality of open regions.
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Abstract
A prosthetic apparatus is disclosed including: a tubular stent disposed about a longitudinal axis and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the stent defining a tubular passage between the ends. The tubular stent has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion located between the proximal and distal portions. The proximal and distal portions each comprise a mesh of support struts forming at least one ring of open elements disposed about the longitudinal axis. The middle portion features open regions which reduce or eliminate blockage of sensitive anatomical features at an implantation site.
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1. A prosthetic apparatus comprising:
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a tubular stent disposed about a longitudinal axis and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the tubular stent defining a tubular passage between the ends; wherein the tubular stent has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion located between the proximal and distal portions; wherein the proximal and distal portions each comprise a mesh of support struts forming at least one ring of open elements disposed about the longitudinal axis; wherein the middle portion comprises; a plurality of elongated posts extending along a direction substantially parallel the longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions; and a crown shaped mounting ring attached to the posts and configured to mount a polymeric valve within the tubular passage; and a plurality of open regions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method of making prosthetic apparatus comprising:
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obtaining a tubular stent disposed about a longitudinal axis and extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the stent defining a tubular passage between the ends; wherein the tubular stent has a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a middle portion located between the proximal and distal portions; wherein the proximal and distal portions each comprise a mesh of support struts forming at least one ring of open elements disposed about the longitudinal axis; wherein the middle portion comprises; a plurality of elongated posts extending along a direction substantially parallel the longitudinal axis between the proximal and distal portions; and a crown shaped mounting ring attached to the posts and configured to mount a polymeric valve within the tubular passage; and a plurality of open regions; placing the stent on a mandrel; forming a polymeric valve mounted on the mounting ring by a process comprising dip molding; and forming a tubular polymeric sheath extending along the outer surface of each support strut from the proximal portion to the distal portion, but does not substantially cover the open regions in the middle portion. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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