Prosthesis heart valve fixturing device
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1. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass comprising:
- a gasket body comprising an annular wall defining a gasket radius around a longitudinal axis central to the gasket body, the wall defining first and second edges, the gasket body further comprising a sewing ring including a skirt extending radially outwardly from the first edge and a complementary attachment device in the sewing ring, andan elongate attachment device comprising one or more digitations, detents, or pawls located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the elongate attachment device, the elongate attachment device having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment device to an implantation site,wherein the complementary attachment device comprises an inner attachment radius and an outer attachment radius,wherein the gasket radius, the inner attachment radius and the outer attachment radius are measured from the longitudinal axis, and wherein the outer attachment radius is greater than the gasket radius, andwherein the complementary attachment device comprises a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a ratchet tooth for self-ratchetedly engaging the one or more digitations, detents, or pawls on the elongate attachment device received therethrough.
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Abstract
A biologically implantable prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis can have a circumferentially expandable wall and elements that prevent the wall from collapsing once the wall is expanded. Methods of making and using the prosthesis are also disclosed.
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1. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass comprising:
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a gasket body comprising an annular wall defining a gasket radius around a longitudinal axis central to the gasket body, the wall defining first and second edges, the gasket body further comprising a sewing ring including a skirt extending radially outwardly from the first edge and a complementary attachment device in the sewing ring, and an elongate attachment device comprising one or more digitations, detents, or pawls located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the elongate attachment device, the elongate attachment device having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment device to an implantation site, wherein the complementary attachment device comprises an inner attachment radius and an outer attachment radius, wherein the gasket radius, the inner attachment radius and the outer attachment radius are measured from the longitudinal axis, and wherein the outer attachment radius is greater than the gasket radius, and wherein the complementary attachment device comprises a receptacle, the receptacle comprising a ratchet tooth for self-ratchetedly engaging the one or more digitations, detents, or pawls on the elongate attachment device received therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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13. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass comprising:
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a gasket body comprising an annular wall defining a gasket radius around a longitudinal axis central to the gasket body, the wall defining first and second edges, the gasket body further comprising a sewing ring including a skirt extending radially outwardly from the first edge and a complementary attachment device, and an elongate attachment device comprising a plurality of digitations, detents, or pawls located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the elongate attachment device, the elongate attachment device having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment device to an implantation site, wherein the complementary attachment device comprises an inner attachment radius and an outer attachment radius, wherein the gasket radius, the inner attachment radius and the outer attachment radius are measured from the longitudinal axis, and wherein the outer attachment radius is greater than the gasket radius, and wherein the complementary attachment device further comprises a can and the can is fixedly attached to the gasket body, the can comprising a ratchet tooth for self-ratchetedly engaging the digitations, detents, or pawls on the elongate attachment device when the elongate attachment device is received through the can.
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17. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass comprising:
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a gasket body comprising an annular wall defining a gasket radius around a longitudinal axis central to the gasket body, the wall defining first and second edges, the gasket body further comprising a sewing ring including a skirt extending radially outwardly from the first edge and a complementary attachment device, and an elongate attachment device comprising a plurality of digitations, detents, or pawls located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the elongate attachment device, the elongate attachment device having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment device to an implantation site, wherein the complementary attachment device comprises an inner attachment radius and an outer attachment radius, wherein the gasket radius, the inner attachment radius and the outer attachment radius are measured from the longitudinal axis, and wherein the outer attachment radius is greater than the gasket radius, and wherein the complementary attachment device further comprises a can and the can comprises a plurality of ratchet teeth for self-ratchetedly engaging the digitations, detents, or pawls on the elongate attachment device when the elongate attachment device is received through the can.
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32. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass comprising:
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a gasket body comprising an annular wall covered by fabric, a leaflet attached to the gasket body, an elongate attachment device comprising a plurality of digitations, detents, or pawls located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the elongate attachment device, the elongate attachment device having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment device to an implantation site, and a discrete receptacle attached to the gasket body for receiving the elongate attachment device therethrough, the receptacle comprising teeth elements comprising shelves and slopes for self-fixturingly ratcheting the attachment device through the receptacle.
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33. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass, comprising:
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an annular body comprising a wall defining a circumference; a plurality of receptacles spaced apart around the circumference of the wall, each receptacle comprising an element defining a shelf and a slope; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through the receptacles, each attachment device comprising a detent for self-fixturingly ratcheting through a respective receptacle, the elongate attachment devices having sufficient length such that the annular body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site; wherein each attachment device comprises a plurality of detents spaced apart along a length of the attachment device at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A heart valve assembly for implantation within a biological annulus, comprising:
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a heart valve assembly comprising a crown carrying leaflets; a gasket body comprising an annular wall and a sewing ring attached to the annular wall, the sewing ring comprising a skirt extending radially outwardly from an edge of the wall; a plurality of fixturing devices for attaching the gasket body to the biological annulus; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through respective fixturing devices and having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site, wherein each attachment device comprises a plurality of detents spaced apart along a length of the attachment device at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device. - View Dependent Claims (46)
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47. A heart valve assembly for implantation within a biological annulus, comprising:
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a heart valve assembly comprising a crown carrying leaflets; a gasket body comprising an annular wall and a sewing ring attached to the annular wall, the sewing ring comprising a skirt extending radially outwardly from an edge of the wall; a plurality of fixturing devices for attaching the gasket body to the biological annulus; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through respective fixturing devices, the elongate attachment devices having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site, wherein each fixturing device comprises an element defining a shelf and a slope located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device, the fixturing devices configured for receiving respective elongate attachment devices therethrough, each attachment device comprising a detent for self-fixturingly ratcheting through a respective fixturing device; and wherein each fixturing device comprises teeth elements for engaging the detent on the respective attachment device.
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48. A heart valve assembly for implantation within a biological annulus, comprising:
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a heart valve assembly comprising a crown carrying leaflets; a gasket body comprising an annular wall and a sewing ring attached to the annular wall, the sewing ring comprising a skirt extending radially outwardly from an edge of the wall; a plurality of fixturing devices for attaching the gasket body to the biological annulus; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through respective fixturing devices, the elongate attachment devices having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site, wherein each fixturing device comprises an element defining a shelf and a slope, the fixturing devices configured for receiving respective elongate attachment devices therethrough, each attachment device comprising a detent located at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device for self-fixturingly ratcheting through a respective fixturing device; and wherein each fixturing device comprises a plurality of shelves and slopes. - View Dependent Claims (49)
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50. A heart valve device for connection to a first mass, comprising:
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an annular body comprising a wall defining a circumference; a plurality of receptacles spaced apart around the circumference of the wall, each receptacle comprising an element defining a shelf and a slope; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through the receptacles and having sufficient length such that the annular body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site, each elongate attachment device comprising a plurality of digitations, detents, or pawls at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device for self-fixturingly ratcheting through a respective receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55)
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56. A heart valve assembly for implantation within a biological annulus, comprising:
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a heart valve assembly comprising a crown carrying leaflets; a gasket body comprising an annular wall and a sewing ring attached to the annular wall, the sewing ring comprising a skirt extending radially outwardly from an edge of the wall; a plurality of fixturing devices on the gasket body for attaching the gasket body to the biological annulus; and a plurality of elongate attachment devices receivable through respective fixturing devices and having sufficient length such that the gasket body can be parachuted down the elongate attachment devices to an implantation site, each elongate attachment device comprising a plurality of digitations, detents, or pawls at an intermediate location between opposite ends of the respective attachment device for self-fixturingly ratcheting through a respective fixturing device. - View Dependent Claims (57, 58, 59, 60, 61)
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