Stent cell bridge for cuff attachment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9855140
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14734586

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A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible stent extending from an inflow end to an outflow end, and a cuff having an inflow end an outflow end. The stent includes first and second circumferential rows of cells defined by first and second pluralities of struts, respectively. The second circumferential row is positioned closer to the outflow end of the stent than the first circumferential row. At least one cell in the second circumferential row includes by a first strut opposed to a fourth strut and a second strut opposed to a third strut. A bridging feature in at least one cell in the second circumferential row includes first and second supplemental struts extending across an intermediate portion of the cell. The outflow end of the cuff is coupled to the stent along the bridging feature.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.;STJUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.

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Benson, Thomas Mark Minneapolis, US 16 1838
Khouengboua, Sounthara (Ott) Chaska, US 4 105
Li, Xue Mei Shoreview, US 18 143

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