Abstract: A prosthetic valve device and a method of forming a frame thereof. The method may include cutting a pattern into a tube having a first inner diameter and an axis, the pattern having a plurality of post pattern sections arranged on the tube in a circumferentially spaced-apart manner and a plurality of lattice pattern sections extending between the post pattern sections. The method may further include diametrically expanding the tube until the tube has a second inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter. The expanded tube may have a plurality of axial posts arranged on the expanded tube in a circumferentially spaced-apart manner and a plurality of lattices having open cells extending between the axial posts.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: A catheter and a method for using the catheter to implant a replacement aortic valve into a patient. The catheter includes an expandable wall, an outer sheath, a first tube operably coupled to the expandable wall, and a second tube operably coupled to the expandable wall. The catheter also includes a pusher that is fixed to the second tube, the pusher being spaced apart from the expandable wall by a distance that is sufficient to accommodate the replacement aortic valve. The outer sheath is movable relative to the expandable wall so that in one state the expandable wall is disposed within the outer sheath and in another state the expandable wall is located outside of the outer sheath. The expandable wall is configured to radially expand. The catheter also includes a handle assembly that is adjusted by a surgeon to achieve the functions of the catheter.

Abstract: A catheter and a method for using the catheter to implant a replacement aortic valve into a patient. The catheter includes an expandable wall, an outer sheath, a first tube operably coupled to the expandable wall, and a second tube operably coupled to the expandable wall. The catheter also includes a pusher that is fixed to the second tube, the pusher being spaced apart from the expandable wall by a distance that is sufficient to accommodate the replacement aortic valve. The outer sheath is movable relative to the expandable wall so that in one state the expandable wall is disposed within the outer sheath and in another state the expandable wall is located outside of the outer sheath. The expandable wall is configured to radially expand. The catheter also includes a handle assembly that is adjusted by a surgeon to achieve the functions of the catheter.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: A prosthetic valve device, including a valve component, frame and methods of manufacturing the same. The present invention, in some embodiments, is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention, is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: Described herein is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: A prosthetic valve device, including a valve component, frame and methods of manufacturing the same. The present invention, in some embodiments, is a prosthetic valve device having an optimized valve component for durability and functionality of the collapsible leaflets. Specially designed commissures contribute to the optimization along with identified parameters. In other embodiments, the invention, is a frame formed from a unique cutting pattern.

Abstract: An aortic root prosthesis for being implanted into a patient during a valve sparing surgery as a replacement for a biological aortic root segment of an ascending aorta is disclosed. The aortic root prosthesis includes a hollow, annular tube having proximal and distal ends, and an inner and outer wall. The distal end is for being attached to the ascending aorta. A plurality of sinuses are circumferentially connected to the proximal end of the tube. Each of the sinuses is adapted for being attached to the aortic wall. Each of the sinuses also includes contouring means for imparting a convex contour to an outer wall of the sinus to thereby create a space between the open leaflet and its respective sinus to prevent impact between the leaflet of the valve and the inner wall of the sinus.