Inventors:
- Minneapolis MN, US
Patrick Griffin - Ballybrit, IE
Patrick E. Macaulay - Windsor CA, US
AK M. Masud - Mounds View MN, US
Adam J. Shipley - San Rafael CA, US
John P. Shanahan - Santa Rosa CA, US
Hubert K. Yeung - Santa Rosa CA, US
Stephen J. Peter - Santa Rosa CA, US
Gustaf LP Belt - Santa Rosa CA, US
Joshua J. Dwork - Santa Rosa CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/24
A61M 25/06
A61F 2/48
Abstract:
Systems and methods for delivering and implanting heart valves are disclosed. The delivery systems can include an integrated introducer. The integrated introducer can include a sheath having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of a delivery capsule of the delivery system and an outer diameter that is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the delivery capsule. The integrated introducer can include a hub having a hemostatic seal. The hub can have a locking mechanism configured to fix the integrated introducer in place on the delivery system.