18821519. HEART VALVE REPAIR DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)

HEART VALVE REPAIR DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR

Organization Name

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Grant Matthew Stearns of Costa Mesa CA (US)

David M. Taylor of Lake Forest CA (US)

Lauren R. Freschauf of Mission Viejo CA (US)

HEART VALVE REPAIR DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18821519 titled 'HEART VALVE REPAIR DEVICES AND DELIVERY DEVICES THEREFOR

Original Abstract Submitted

An implantable device or implant is configured to be positioned within a native heart valve to allow the native heart valve to form a more effective seal. The implantable device or implant can expand and contract. For example, the implantable device or implant can narrow during delivery and expand on implantation on the native heart valve.