18658829. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT simplified abstract (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT

Organization Name

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Taylor Jacob Scheinblum of Newport Beach CA (US)

Hieu Minh Luong of Westminster CA (US)

David Robert Landon of Huntington Beach CA (US)

Siddharth Vad of Irvine CA (US)

Ramon Aguilar, Jr. of Corona CA (US)

David M. Taylor of Lake Forest CA (US)

Jesse Robert Edwards of Silverado CA (US)

Brandon Sina Dehdashtian of Irvine CA (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18658829 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLANT DEPLOYMENT

The patent application relates to implants, specifically prosthetic valves for replacing native heart valves, and the delivery systems for implanting these devices.

• Prosthetic valve includes a valve body supporting multiple leaflets and adjustable anchors for anchoring the valve to the native heart valve leaflets.
• At least one adjustable anchor is axially slidable to conform to the native anatomy of the heart valve.

Potential Applications: - Cardiac surgery - Treatment of heart valve diseases

Problems Solved: - Addressing issues with native heart valve function - Providing a minimally invasive solution for heart valve replacement

Benefits: - Improved patient outcomes - Enhanced durability and functionality of prosthetic valves

Commercial Applications: - Medical device companies - Hospitals and surgical centers

Prior Art: Prior art related to prosthetic heart valves and delivery systems in the field of cardiology.

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on the effectiveness and long-term outcomes of prosthetic heart valves.

Questions about Prosthetic Heart Valves: 1. How do prosthetic heart valves improve patient quality of life?

  Prosthetic heart valves can restore proper heart function, leading to improved overall health and well-being.

2. What are the potential complications associated with prosthetic heart valve implantation?

  Complications may include infection, bleeding, or valve malfunction, which require close monitoring and follow-up care.

Original Abstract Submitted

Devices, systems, and methods relate to implants, such as prosthetic valves for replacing native heart valves. Delivery systems for delivering the implants to an implantation site are also disclosed herein. A prosthetic valve may include a valve body supporting a plurality of prosthetic valve leaflets and one or more adjustable anchors coupled to the valve body for anchoring the prosthetic valve to leaflets of a native heart valve, wherein at least one of the adjustable anchors is axially slidable relative to the valve body for conforming to the native anatomy of the native heart valve.