US Patent:
20200237512, Jul 30, 2020
Inventors:
- Irvine CA, US
Grant Matthew Stearns - Tustin CA, US
Eric Robert Dixon - Villa Park CA, US
Yoon Hee Kwon - Mission Viejo CA, US
Michael J. Popp - Irvine CA, US
Sergio Delgado - Irvine CA, US
Lauren R. Freschauf - Mission Viejo CA, US
Rachel Ann Gohres - Costa Mesa CA, US
Rachel Liat David Foreman - Orange CA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/24
Abstract:
An implantable prosthetic device has a coaption element and at least one anchor. The coaption element is configured to be positioned within the native heart valve orifice to help fill a space where the native valve is regurgitant and form a more effective seal. The coaption element can have a structure that is impervious to blood. The coaption element can be connected to leaflets of the native valve by the anchor.