HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS RECAPTURE DEVICES
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Abstract
Heart valve prosthesis recapture devices and methods for recapture are disclosed, which can be used for recapturing a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis. The recapture device comprises a recapture sleeve, configured to envelop and collapse a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis. The recapture sleeve comprises a distal end, configured to be securely attached to a guide wire, and a proximal end, comprising an opening along a longitudinal axis of the recapture sleeve. The opening can be configured to expand as it engages the heart valve prosthesis, and be biased toward a closed configuration. An attachment element can interface with the distal end of the recapture sleeve and be securely attached to a guide wire, such as by crimping. The recapture sleeve can include a support structure comprising at least one spine and a plurality of ribs.
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1. -15. (canceled)
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- A method of recapturing a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis comprising;
inserting a heart valve prosthesis recapture device comprising a recapture sleeve securely attached to a guide wire into a body; delivering a heart valve prosthesis to a location in the body proximal to the recapture sleeve; at least partially deploying the heart valve prosthesis; moving the guide wire in a proximal direction to envelop at least part of the heart valve prosthesis with the recapture sleeve; and capturing the heart valve prosthesis within the recapture sleeve. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
- A method of recapturing a partially deployed heart valve prosthesis comprising;
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