Patent ID: 9724193
Date: 2017-08-08
CPC Classifications: A61B,A61F

Claim:
1. A prosthetic aortic heart valve, comprising: three bioprosthetic leaflets made from pericardium, each leaflet having an arcuate outer edge opposite a coapting edge and two tabs on opposite sides of the coapting edge that project laterally beyond the outer edge; a self-expandable tubular leaflet support frame arranged around a flow axis, the leaflet support frame defining three commissures distributed 120° apart around the flow axis, wherein each commissure comprises two axially-extending attachment flanges, each including a plurality of assembly holes through which sutures are passed to secure the leaflet tabs to the attachment flanges; and three outwardly flared U-shaped stabilizing members integrally formed with the leaflet support frame having outer apices distributed 120° apart around the flow axis offset 60° from the three commissures that contact the surrounding aorta and help stabilize and anchor the heart valve in its implant position.