Patent ID: 8673000
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stented valve comprising: a generally tubular stent structure comprising a longitudinal axis, first and second opposite ends, a plurality of commissure support structures spaced apart from each of the first and second ends of the stent structure and extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one structural wire positioned between each two adjacent commissure support structures, and at least one wing portion extending from two adjacent commissure support structures and toward one of the first and second ends of the stent structure; and a valve structure comprising a plurality of leaflets, wherein each leaflet comprises a first end, a second end, and a free edge extending between the first and second ends, wherein a first end of each leaflet is attached to one of the commissure support structures and wherein a second end of each leaflet is attached to an adjacent commissure support structure.