US20010002445A1
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Bioprosthetic cardiovascular valve system
Assignee: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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Filing: 2000-12-21
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2020-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A cardiovascular valve system including a permanent base unit that is affixed to the patient using conventional sutures or staples, and a collapsible valve having a collapsible frame that mates with the permanent base unit, and supports valve leaflets. An installed collapsible frame may be re-collapsed and disengaged from the permanent housing. A new collapsible valve is then installed, to resume the function of the prosthesis.
Inventors
- 👤 Ivan Vesely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2409; A61F2/2412; A61F2/2418; A61F2/2427; A61F2/243; A61F2/2439; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2932; A61B2017/2944; A61B90/00; A61B90/39; A61B2090/3925; A61B2090/3929; A61B2090/397; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
1 . A cardiovascular valve system comprising: a permanent base unit attachable to tissue; and a collapsible valve engageable with said permanent base unit, wherein said collapsible valve includes a collapsible frame having a plurality of articulated struts, said collapsible frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
1 . A cardiovascular valve system comprising: a permanent base unit attachable to tissue; and a collapsible valve engageable with said permanent base unit, wherein said collapsible valve includes a collapsible frame having a plurality of articulated struts, said collapsible frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
2 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 1 , wherein collapsible valve further includes an occluding member movable between an occluded position and an open position, said occluding member supported by said collapsible frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
3 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 2 , wherein said occluding member includes at least one leaflet occluder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
4 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 1 , wherein said articulated struts are generally rigid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
5 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 1 , wherein said permanent base unit includes a receptacle for receiving the collapsible valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
6 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 5 , wherein said receptacle includes a plurality of plates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
7 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 1 , wherein said system further comprises at least one retaining member for retaining the engagement of said collapsible valve with said permanent base unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
8 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said retaining member includes a gusset.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
9 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said retaining member includes a slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
10 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said retaining member includes a generally elastic retaining clip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
11 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said retaining member includes a channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
12 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said retaining member includes a generally rigid retainer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
13 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 7 , wherein said collapsible frame includes articulating hook members, said articulating hook members engageable with said retaining member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
14 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 13 , wherein said articulating hook members are rotatable between an engagement position and a disengagement position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
15 . A cardiovascular valve system comprising: a permanent base unit attachable to tissue, said permanent base unit including a receptacle; and a collapsible valve engageable with said receptacle, wherein said collapsible valve includes a collapsible frame having a plurality of articulated struts, said collapsible frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
55 words
15 . A cardiovascular valve system comprising: a permanent base unit attachable to tissue, said permanent base unit including a receptacle; and a collapsible valve engageable with said receptacle, wherein said collapsible valve includes a collapsible frame having a plurality of articulated struts, said collapsible frame movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
16 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 15 , wherein said receptacle includes a plurality of plates.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
17 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 16 , wherein said plurality of plates are generally triangular.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
18 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 17 , wherein said plurality of plates form a valve orifice.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
19 . A cardiovascular system according to claim 15 , wherein said collapsible valve includes at least one leaflet attached with said plurality of articulated struts.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
20 . A cardiovascular valve system according to claim 15 , wherein said collapsible frame includes articulating hook members, said articulating hook members engageable with said permanent base unit.
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