Patent ID: 8979922
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A percutaneous heart valve prosthesis comprising: a valve body having a first longitudinal extremity defining a valve body first end a longitudinally opposing second longitudinal extremity defining a valve body second end, said valve body further having a passage extending along a longitudinal axis between said valve body first end and said valve body second end, said valve being collapsible about said longitudinal axis from an uncollapsed state to a collapsed state for delivery via catheter; and one or more flexible valve elements secured to said valve body and extending across said passage for blocking bloodflow in one direction through said passage from said valve body second end to said valve body first end; wherein said valve body tapers linearly continuously along its longitudinal extent between said valve body first end and said valve body second end in said uncollapsed state, from said valve body second end to said valve body first end, said valve body first end being sized, in said uncollapsed state, to pass through a valve orifice associated with a heart valve to be replaced, said valve body second end being sized, in said uncollapsed state, so as not to pass through the valve orifice, said second end being broader than said first end in said uncollapsed state.