公开(公告)号：US12268598B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US17337711

申请日：2021-06-03

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： Hanoch Cohen-Tzemach ,  Tamir S. Levi ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Tomer Saar ,  Gregory Rinberg

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: A radially expandable prosthetic valve can comprise an annular frame, at least one expansion mechanism and a cord. The annular frame can be radially collapsible and expandable between a radially collapsed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. The expansion mechanism can comprise a first member attached to the frame at a first location and a second member attached to the frame at a second location axially spaced from the first location. The cord can extend at least partially along the expansion mechanism in a first direction, be reeved around a portion of the second member, and extend at least partially along the expansion mechanism in a second direction opposite the first direction. Applying a proximally directed force to a first portion of the cord can cause the second member to move relative to the first member, which can cause the frame to foreshorten axially and expand radially.

公开(公告)号：US12083012B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-10

申请号：US17824411

申请日：2022-05-25

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： David Maimon ,  Boaz Manash ,  Eyal Leiba ,  Ziv Yohanan ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Anatoly Dvorsky ,  Jonathan Bar-Or ,  Oren Cohen ,  Ofir Witzman ,  Liron Tayeb ,  Elazar Levi Schwarcz ,  Noam Miller ,  Tomer Saar

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2418 ,  A61F2/243 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2250/001 ,  A61F2250/0069

Abstract: An assembly can comprise a prosthetic valve comprising a radially expandable and compressible frame and a rotatable screw connected to the frame, where the screw comprises a screw head having an annular bore with internal threads, and where the screw is rotatable to radially expand the frame. The assembly further comprises a delivery apparatus releasably coupled to the screw, the delivery apparatus comprising a first shaft and a first head disposed at an end of the first shaft, the first head comprising external threads configured to engage with the internal threads of the screw head, and a second shaft that is coaxial with and surrounds the first shaft, the second shaft comprising a second head disposed at an end of the second shaft. The second head is configured to releasably engage with an exterior surface of the screw head and rotate the screw.

公开(公告)号：US20240189100A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18582897

申请日：2024-02-21

Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor： David Maimon ,  Boaz Manash ,  Eyal Leiba ,  Ziv Yohanan ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Anatoly Dvorsky ,  Jonathan Bar-Or ,  Oren Cohen ,  Ofir Witzman ,  Liron Tayeb ,  Elazar Levi Schwarcz ,  Noam Miller ,  Tomer Saar

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2418 ,  A61F2/243 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2250/001 ,  A61F2250/0069

Abstract: A method can comprise deploying a prosthetic valve with a delivery apparatus, where the prosthetic valve comprises a frame and a rotatable screw connected to the frame, and where the screw comprises a screw head having an annular bore with internal threads. The delivery apparatus is releasably coupled to the screw and can comprise a first shaft and a first head disposed at an end of the first shaft, the first head comprising external threads releasably engaged with the internal threads of the screw head, and a second shaft that is coaxial with and surrounds the first shaft, the second shaft comprising a second head disposed at an end of the second shaft, the second head releasably engaged with an exterior surface of the screw head. Deploying the valve includes radially expanding the prosthetic valve by rotating the screw with the delivery apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US20210177584A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US17183171

申请日：2021-02-23

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： Tamir S. Levi ,  Yair A. Neumann

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: Embodiments of an implantable prosthetic valve are disclosed. The valve can have an annular frame having a plurality of frame members and a skirt assembly. The skirt assembly can include a laminate having a fabric layer sandwiched between a first covering member and a second covering member. At least one surface of the fabric layer can be exposed at one or more windows in the second covering member. The skirt assembly can be coupled to the annular frame by a suture extending through the fabric layer at the one or more windows and around at least one of the plurality of frame members. Methods for making such an implantable prosthetic valve are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10603165B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US15831197

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： David Maimon ,  Boaz Manash ,  Eyal Leiba ,  Ziv Yohanan ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Anatoly Dvorsky ,  Jonathan Bar-Or ,  Oren Cohen ,  Ofir Witzman ,  Liron Tayeb ,  Elazar Levi Schwarcz ,  Noam Miller ,  Tomer Saar

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: An assembly can comprise a radially expandable and compressible annular frame, at least one linear actuator assembly coupled to the frame and at least one locking mechanism coupled to the frame. The linear actuator can be configured to apply a distally directed force and/or a proximally directed force to the frame to radially expand or compress the frame. The locking mechanism can comprise a first sleeve member connected to the frame at a first location, a second sleeve member having internal threads and being connected to the frame at a second location, and a first screw configured to engage the internal threads of the second sleeve member to retain the frame in a radially expanded state.

公开(公告)号：US20190328518A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16389312

申请日：2019-04-19

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： Yair A. Neumann

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: A frame for a prosthetic heart valve includes a plurality of strut members arranged to form an annular main body and coupled together by a plurality of pivot joints. The main body of the frame is radially collapsible to a collapsed configuration and radially expandable to an expanded configuration, and the frame has an inflow end and an outflow end. The frame further includes a plurality of leaflet clamps disposed on the exterior of the main body of the frame and coupled to the strut members. The leaflet clamps are movable between an open position corresponding to the collapsed configuration of the frame and a closed position corresponding to the expanded configuration of the frame. Motion of the main body of the frame between the collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration causes corresponding motion of the leaflet clamps between the open position and the closed position.

公开(公告)号：US20190053897A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US16059913

申请日：2018-08-09

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： Tamir S. Levi ,  Yair A. Neumann

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: Embodiments of an implantable prosthetic valve are disclosed. The valve can have an annular frame having a plurality of frame members and a skirt assembly. The skirt assembly can include a laminate having a fabric layer sandwiched between a first covering member and a second covering member. At least one surface of the fabric layer can be exposed at one or more windows in the second covering member. The skirt assembly can be coupled to the annular frame by a suture extending through the fabric layer at the one or more windows and around at least one of the plurality of frame members. Methods for making such an implantable prosthetic valve are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180344456A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US15995528

申请日：2018-06-01

Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Inventor： Alexander Barash ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Tomer Saar ,  Ziv Yohanan ,  Noam Nir

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: In one embodiment, a prosthetic valve can comprise a radially expandable and compressible frame, which can include a plurality of struts which are pivotally joined together without requiring individual rivets. In some embodiments, the struts are interwoven, and can be joined using integral hinges formed in the struts, such as by performing alternate cuts on the struts, bending the struts to form stopper tabs adjacent to joints and/or drilling holes in the struts to facilitate interconnecting struts at joints, or otherwise forming integral hinges and corresponding holes at junction points between the struts. In another embodiment, the frame comprises a plurality of inner struts and outer struts which are connected by a plurality of chains of interconnected rivets, avoiding the need to provide individual rivets at each junction between struts. In still another embodiment, separate hinges are provided to interconnect the struts. In still another embodiment, separate flanged rivets are provided to connect the struts.

公开(公告)号：US12257149B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18478083

申请日：2023-09-29

Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor： Arvin T. Chang ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Gil Senesh ,  Hernan Altman ,  Scott Louis Pool ,  Hannah Gibson ,  Amanda Kristine Anderson White ,  Peter Phong Tran ,  Ly Th Phan

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: A delivery apparatus for a medical device can include a handle, a shaft, a plurality of sleeves, and a suture. The shaft includes a proximal end portion coupled to the handle and is configured to be disposed outside of a patient's body during an implantation procedure and a distal end portion configured to be disposed inside a patient's body during the implantation procedure. Each of the sleeves includes a connection portion coupled to the distal end portion of the shaft and a receiving portion configured to receive an apex of a stent or a prosthetic heart valve. The suture extends through the shaft and the sleeves and is configured for releasably securing the stent or the prosthetic heart valve to the receiving portions of the sleeves.

公开(公告)号：US20240335310A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18747761

申请日：2024-06-19

Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor： Eran Goldberg ,  Noa Axelrod Manela ,  Yair A. Neumann ,  Boaz Manash ,  David Maimon ,  Eyal Leiba ,  Ralph Schneider ,  Liron Tayeb

IPC: A61F2/966 ,  A61F2/24 ,  A61F2/95 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F2/962 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M29/00 ,  B29D23/00 ,  B29K105/08

CPC classification number: A61F2/966 ,  A61F2/2436 ,  A61F2/9526 ,  A61M25/0012 ,  A61M25/0023 ,  B29D23/00 ,  A61F2/9517 ,  A61F2/9522 ,  A61F2002/9583 ,  A61F2002/9623 ,  A61F2002/9665 ,  A61F2250/001 ,  A61M2025/0024 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M25/005 ,  A61M25/0074 ,  A61M29/00 ,  A61M2205/0216 ,  B29K2105/0827

Abstract: An expandable sheath is disclosed herein, which has a first polymeric layer and a braided layer positioned radially outward of the first polymeric layer. The braided layer includes a plurality of filaments braided together. The expandable sheaths further include a resilient elastic layer positioned radially outward of the braided layer. The elastic layer is configured to apply radial force to the braided layer and the first polymeric layer. The expandable sheath further includes a second polymeric layer positioned radially outward of the elastic layer and bonded to the first polymeric layer such that the braided layer and the elastic layer are encapsulated between the first and second polymeric layers. Methods of making and using the devices disclosed herein are also disclosed, as are crimping devices that may be used in methods of making the devices disclosed herein.