MODULAR DIS-ASSEMBLY OF TRANSCATHETER VALVE REPLACEMENT DEVICES AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The present invention provides modular transcatheter valve replacement devices and methods of using the same to treat valvular heart diseases. Disclosed is a bottom module that contains a heart valve replacement, and a top module connected to the bottom module. The top module may be bio-absorbable, or may contain one or more severable joints that allow the top module to be removed after implantation. The removable or absorbable top portion serves to add additional length the structure to add in orientation during implantation, but is removed or absorbed to minimize the metal and other foreign material in a patient's body that could cause thrombosis or other reactions.

主权项

1. A device for replacement of a heart valve comprising
a top module; a bottom module, wherein the bottom module comprises a replacement heart valve; and a severable joint connecting the top module to the bottom module that is configured to release the top module from the bottom module.