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公开(公告)号:US11957579B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US17338535
申请日:2021-06-03
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: Asher L. Metchik , Thanh V. Nguyen , Raz Biran , Arvin T. Chang , Tarannum Ishaq Gutierrez , Jeff Lindstrom
CPC classification number: A61F2/2433 , A61F2/0095 , A61F2/2436 , A61F2/9522 , A61F2250/0039
Abstract: A loader and method for loading a transcatheter heart valve into a delivery sheath or catheter is described that is also configured to facilitate retrieval of the heart valve back through the delivery sheath while protecting the delivery sheath from damage. Another loader provides for easier crimping and loading of a THV into a delivery sheath or catheter from a storage jar or container. A method for crimping a THV facilitates easier end user preparation of the valve for implantation and reduces the likelihood of tissue deformation in the valve during storage. These devices and methods for deploying THVs simplify the valve replacement procedure.
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公开(公告)号:US11957576B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US17063375
申请日:2020-10-05
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: Duy Nguyen , Kim D. Nguyen , Thanh V. Nguyen
CPC classification number: A61F2/2427 , A61F2/2418 , A61F2/2433 , A61F2/2436 , A61B90/39 , Y10T156/1026
Abstract: Embodiments of an expandable sheath can be used in conjunction with a catheter assembly to introduce a prosthetic device, such as a heart valve, into a patient. Such embodiments can minimize trauma to the vessel by allowing for temporary expansion of a portion of the introducer sheath to accommodate the delivery apparatus, followed by a return to the original diameter once the prosthetic device passes through. Some embodiments can include a sheath with inner and outer layers, where a folded portion of the inner layer extends through a slit in the outer layer and a portion of the outer layer overlaps the folded portion of the inner layer. Some embodiments include an elastic outer cover positioned outside the outer layer. Embodiments of the present expandable sheath can avoid the need for multiple insertions for the dilation of the vessel, thus offering advantages over prior art introducer sheaths.
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公开(公告)号:US20230414350A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-28
申请号:US18464234
申请日:2023-09-10
Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Inventor: John J. Desrosiers , Amanda Kristine Anderson White , Michael R. Bialas , Gilbert Madrid , Michael J. Popp , Thanh V. Nguyen , Jun Liu , Asher L. Metchik , Darshin S. Patel
IPC: A61F2/24
CPC classification number: A61F2/243 , A61F2/2436 , A61F2/2418 , A61F2220/0033
Abstract: A prosthetic implant delivery assembly includes a prosthetic implant and a catheter. The prosthetic implant includes a plurality of apices with apertures. Each apex of the plurality of apices is circumferentially-spaced apart relative to an adjacent apex. The catheter includes a plurality of arms and a plurality of locking elements. Each of the arms includes an opening configured to receive a respective apex of the prosthetic implant. Each of the locking elements is configured to extend through the aperture of a respective apex of the prosthetic implant. A length of at least one of the locking elements is different than a length of another locking element such that when the prosthetic implant is coupled to the catheter by the locking elements, a longitudinal axis of the prosthetic implant can be held at a tilted position relative to a longitudinal axis of the catheter.
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公开(公告)号:US20210015612A1
公开(公告)日:2021-01-21
申请号:US17063375
申请日:2020-10-05
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: Duy Nguyen , Kim D. Nguyen , Thanh V. Nguyen
IPC: A61F2/24
Abstract: Embodiments of an expandable sheath can be used in conjunction with a catheter assembly to introduce a prosthetic device, such as a heart valve, into a patient. Such embodiments can minimize trauma to the vessel by allowing for temporary expansion of a portion of the introducer sheath to accommodate the delivery apparatus, followed by a return to the original diameter once the prosthetic device passes through. Some embodiments can include a sheath with inner and outer layers, where a folded portion of the inner layer extends through a slit in the outer layer and a portion of the outer layer overlaps the folded portion of the inner layer. Some embodiments include an elastic outer cover positioned outside the outer layer. Embodiments of the present expandable sheath can avoid the need for multiple insertions for the dilation of the vessel, thus offering advantages over prior art introducer sheaths.
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公开(公告)号:US10265169B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-23
申请号:US15351823
申请日:2016-11-15
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: John J. Desrosiers , Amanda K. Anderson , Michael R. Bialas , Gilbert Madrid , Michael J. Popp , Thanh V. Nguyen , Jun Liu , Asher L. Metchik , Darshin S. Patel
Abstract: A prosthetic implant delivery assembly can include a prosthetic implant and an elongate catheter. The prosthetic implant can include an expandable stent portion having a longitudinal axis extending from a first end portion of the stent to a second end portion of the stent. The catheter can include a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end portion of the catheter to a distal end portion of the catheter and a plurality of arms extending axially from the distal end of the catheter. The first end portion of the stent can be releasably and pivotably coupled to at least one the arms of the catheter such that the stent can pivot about the at least one of the arms so that the longitudinal axis of the stent is tilted relative to the longitudinal axis of the catheter.
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公开(公告)号:US20190029822A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-31
申请号:US16149956
申请日:2018-10-02
Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Inventor: Duy Nguyen , Kim D. Nguyen , Thanh V. Nguyen
Abstract: Embodiments of an expandable sheath can be used in conjunction with a catheter assembly to introduce a prosthetic device, such as a heart valve, into a patient. Such embodiments can minimize trauma to the vessel by allowing for temporary expansion of a portion of the introducer sheath to accommodate the delivery apparatus, followed by a return to the original diameter once the prosthetic device passes through. Some embodiments can include a sheath with inner and outer layers, where a folded portion of the inner layer extends through a slit in the outer layer and a portion of the outer layer overlaps the folded portion of the inner layer. Some embodiments include an elastic outer cover positioned outside the outer layer. Embodiments of the present expandable sheath can avoid the need for multiple insertions for the dilation of the vessel, thus offering advantages over prior art introducer sheaths.
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公开(公告)号:US20210290386A1
公开(公告)日:2021-09-23
申请号:US17338535
申请日:2021-06-03
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: Asher L. Metchik , Thanh V. Nguyen , Raz Biran , Arvin T. Chang , Tarannum Ishaq Gutierrez , Jeff Lindstrom
IPC: A61F2/24
Abstract: A loader and method for loading a transcatheter heart valve into a delivery sheath or catheter is described that is also configured to facilitate retrieval of the heart valve back through the delivery sheath while protecting the delivery sheath from damage. Another loader provides for easier crimping and loading of a THV into a delivery sheath or catheter from a storage jar or container. A method for crimping a THV facilitates easier end user preparation of the valve for implantation and reduces the likelihood of tissue deformation in the valve during storage. These devices and methods for deploying THVs simplify the valve replacement procedure.
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公开(公告)号:US20200297487A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-24
申请号:US16897208
申请日:2020-06-09
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: George Bakis , Thanh V. Nguyen , Ly Th Phan , Asher L. Metchik
IPC: A61F2/24
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a prosthetic valve (e.g., prosthetic heart valve) and a valve delivery apparatus for delivery of the prosthetic valve to a native valve site via the human vasculature. The delivery apparatus is particularly suited for advancing a prosthetic heart valve through the aorta (i.e., in a retrograde approach) for replacing a diseased native aortic valve. The delivery apparatus in particular embodiments is configured to deploy a prosthetic valve from a delivery sheath in a precise and controlled manner at the target location within the body.
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公开(公告)号:US10695176B2
公开(公告)日:2020-06-30
申请号:US15868741
申请日:2018-01-11
Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventor: George Bakis , Thanh V. Nguyen , Ly Th Phan , Asher L. Metchik
IPC: A61F2/24
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a prosthetic valve (e.g., prosthetic heart valve) and a valve delivery apparatus for delivery of the prosthetic valve to a native valve site via the human vasculature. The delivery apparatus is particularly suited for advancing a prosthetic heart valve through the aorta (i.e., in a retrograde approach) for replacing a diseased native aortic valve. The delivery apparatus in particular embodiments is configured to deploy a prosthetic valve from a delivery sheath in a precise and controlled manner at the target location within the body.
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公开(公告)号:US10517720B2
公开(公告)日:2019-12-31
申请号:US16149956
申请日:2018-10-02
Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Inventor: Duy Nguyen , Kim D. Nguyen , Thanh V. Nguyen
Abstract: Embodiments of an expandable sheath can be used in conjunction with a catheter assembly to introduce a prosthetic device, such as a heart valve, into a patient. Such embodiments can minimize trauma to the vessel by allowing for temporary expansion of a portion of the introducer sheath to accommodate the delivery apparatus, followed by a return to the original diameter once the prosthetic device passes through. Some embodiments can include a sheath with inner and outer layers, where a folded portion of the inner layer extends through a slit in the outer layer and a portion of the outer layer overlaps the folded portion of the inner layer. Some embodiments include an elastic outer cover positioned outside the outer layer. Embodiments of the present expandable sheath can avoid the need for multiple insertions for the dilation of the vessel, thus offering advantages over prior art introducer sheaths.
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