Abstract: A replacement heart valve implant may include an expandable framework having a plurality of frame struts defining a lattice structure, each frame strut having a thickness in a radial direction from a central longitudinal axis; and a plurality of valve leaflets coupled to the expandable framework. The plurality of frame struts defines a lower crown proximate an inflow end of the lattice structure and upper crown proximate an outflow end of the lattice structure and a plurality of stabilization arches extending downstream from the outflow end of the lattice structure. The lattice structure includes a first circumferential row of x-connectors upstream of the upper crown and a second circumferential row of x-connectors downstream of the lower crown. The thickness of at least some frame struts connecting the first and second circumferential rows of x-connectors is less than the thickness of other frame struts of the plurality of frame struts.

Abstract: An expandable mechanical device for use during a thrombectomy medical procedure having enhanced visibility during imaging. Furthermore, the configuration of the eyelet and/or strut optimizes retention of the marker in the eyelet during the medical procedure without increasing overall profile of strut.

Abstract: A balloon guide catheter including a balloon and a catheter shaft having a central lumen defined axially therethrough, and an inflation lumen. An exterior surface of the catheter shaft has a distal reduced outer diameter recess area defined therein and a proximal reduced outer diameter recess area separated in an axial direction from the distal reduced outer diameter recess area with a discharge port of the inflation lumen disposed therebetween. The balloon is secured to the catheter shaft by adhesive pooled in the distal reduced outer diameter recess area forming a distal bonding interface area; and the proximal reduced outer diameter recess area forming a proximal bonding interface area. Heat shrink tubing is positioned about the balloon at the distal and proximal bonding interface areas.

Abstract: An expandable mechanical device for use during a thrombectomy medical procedure having enhanced visibility during imaging. Furthermore, the configuration of the eyelet and/or strut optimizes retention of the marker in the eyelet during the medical procedure without increasing overall profile of strut.