18810141. LEAFLET THINNING METHOD FOR ACCURATE FRAME ATTACHMENT (Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.)
LEAFLET THINNING METHOD FOR ACCURATE FRAME ATTACHMENT
Organization Name
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Michael G. Hayes of Salthill (IE)
Joseph Murphy of Co Galway (IE)
Declan Loughnane of Galway (IE)
LEAFLET THINNING METHOD FOR ACCURATE FRAME ATTACHMENT
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18810141 titled 'LEAFLET THINNING METHOD FOR ACCURATE FRAME ATTACHMENT
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments herein relate to methods of attaching leaflets to a valve frame and valves made using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an implantable prosthetic valve is included. The method can include compressing at least a portion of valve leaflet tabs, inserting the compressed valve leaflet tabs into commissural slots of a valve frame, and expanding the compressed valve leaflet tabs. Other embodiments are also included herein.
