Inflatable prosthetic cardiovascular valve for percutaneous transluminal implantation of same
First Claim
1. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve comprising:
- a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring defining a central passageway through which blood may flow;
b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between;
i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and
ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowinq through said central passageway in a second direction, said second direction being opposite said first direction;
c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof; and
d) at least one pin protruding outwardly from said valve and configured to engage said adjacent anatomical structure when said inflatable valve body is inflated.
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Abstract
An inflatable prosthetic cardiovascular valve which is constructed so as to be initially deployable in a deflated "collapsed" configuration wherein the valve may be passed through the lumen of a cardiovascular catheter and subsequently inflated to an "operative" configuration so as to perform its intended valving function at its intended site of implantation within the cardiovascular system. The inflated valve may be held in place by mechanical means (e.g., hooks, projections), by chemical adhesive or through biological assimilation by the heart tissue.
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17 Claims
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1. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve comprising:
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a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring defining a central passageway through which blood may flow; b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between; i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowinq through said central passageway in a second direction, said second direction being opposite said first direction; c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof; and d) at least one pin protruding outwardly from said valve and configured to engage said adjacent anatomical structure when said inflatable valve body is inflated. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve comprising:
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a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring defining a central passageway through which blood may flow; b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between; i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowing through said central passageway in a second direction, said second direction being opposite said first direction; c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof; and d) a gelatinous inflation substance disposed within said inflatable valve body in sufficient quantity to maintain said valve body in said inflated operative configuration.
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4. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve comprising:
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a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring defining central passageway through which blood may flow; b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between; i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowing through said central passageway in a second directions, said second direction being opposite said first direction; c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof; and d) a solidified inflation substance disposed within said inflatable valve body to maintain said valve body in said inflated operative configuration. - View Dependent Claims (5)
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6. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve adapted for permanent implantation in a patient, said valve comprising:
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a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring comprising a first side and a second side, said annular ring defining a central passageway through which blood may flow; b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between; i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowing through said central passageway in a second direction, said second direction being opposite said first direction; c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof; and d) a plurality of strut members extending from one of said sides of said inflated ring member. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An inflatable cardiovascular valve initially deployable in a collapsed deflated configuration and subsequently inflatable to a non-collapsed operative configuration, said valve comprising:
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a) an inflatable valve support body which, when fully inflated, comprises a generally annular ring defining a central passageway through which blood may flow, and wherein said inflatable valve support body comprises separated first and second ends such that when said valve body is deflated, said valve body is extendable into a linearly extended configuration and which, when inflated, is configurable in a generally round, annular configuration; b) at least one leaflet occluder attached to said inflatable valve support body and configured to move back and forth between; i. an open position wherein blood may flow in a first direction through said central passageway; and ii. a closed position whereby blood is prevented from backflowing through said central passageway in a second direction, said second direction being opposite said first direction; and
,c) an inflation port formed on said inflatable valve support body to facilitate inflation thereof.
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