ACURATE TF™ Transfemoral Aortic Bioprosthesis for Implantation in Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis (2011-03)

First-In-Man Study on the ACURATE TF™ Transfemoral Aortic Bioprosthesis Implantation in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis to collect human feasibility data pertaining to the safety and performance of the device.

A single arm, prospective, multicenter, non-randomized, open trial, up to 5 Years follow-up with the Symetis ACURATE TF™ Transfemoral Aortic Bioprosthesis for minimal invasive implantation via transfemoral access to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis where conventional aortic valve replacement (AVR) via open heart surgery is considered to be associated with high risk.

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients 75 years of age and older
2. Logistic EuroSCORE ≥ 20%
3. Severe aortic stenosis characterized by mean aortic gradient \> 40 mmHg or peak jet velocity \> 4.0 m/s or aortic valve area \< 1.0 cm2
4. New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Class \> II
5. Aortic annulus diameter from ≥ 21mm up to ≤ 27mm measured by TEE
6. Patient not a surgical candidate due to significant co-morbid conditions unrelated to aortic stenosis
7. Patient willing to participate in the study and provide signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unicuspid or bicuspid aortic valve
2. Extreme eccentricity of calcification
3. Severe mitral regurgitation ( \>2+)
4. Pre-existing prosthetic heart valve in any position and / or prosthetic ring
5. Aortic or peripheral anatomy NOT appropriate for transfemoral implant
6. Thoracic (TAA) or abdominal (AAA) aortic aneurysm
7. Presence of endovascular stent graft for treatment of TAA or AAA
8. Trans-esophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is contraindicated
9. Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction (LVEF) \< 30% by echocardiography (ECHO)
10. ECHO evidence of intracardiac mass, thrombus, or vegetation
11. Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) within 1 month prior to implant procedure
12. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), except for balloon valvuloplasty (BAV) within 1 month prior to implant procedure
13. Previous Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or stroke within 3 months prior to implant procedure
14. Active ulcer or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding within 3 months prior to implant procedure
15. Any scheduled surgical or percutaneous procedure to be performed prior to 30 day visit
16. History of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy or refusal of blood transfusions
17. Systolic pressure \<80 mmHg, cardiogenic shock, need for inotropic support or Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
18. Primary hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
19. Active infection, endocarditis or pyrexia
20. Hepatic failure
21. Chronic renal dysfunction with serum creatinine \> 2.5 mg/dL or renal dialysis
22. Refusal of surgery
23. Severe Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease (COPD) requiring home oxygen
24. Neurological disease severely affecting ambulation or daily functioning, or dementia
25. Life expectancy \< 12 months due to non-cardiac co-morbid conditions
26. Known hypersensitivity/contraindication to study medication, contrast media, or nitinol
27. Currently participating in an investigational drug or another device study