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App. No. 13/648,190

METHOD OF IN SITU FORMATION OF TRANSLUMENALLY DEPLOYABLE HEART VALVE SUPPORT

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App. No.
13/648,190
Abstract

A method of implanting a prosthetic valve within the heart comprises translumenally advancing a prosthetic valve comprising an inflatable structure to a position proximate a native valve of the heart. A first chamber of the inflatable structure is inflated and then, independently, a second chamber of the inflatable structure is inflated.

Claims (7)

1 . A method of implanting a prosthetic valve within the heart, the method comprising:

translumenally advancing a prosthetic valve comprising an inflatable structure to a position proximate a native valve of the heart;

inflating a first chamber of the inflatable structure; and

independently inflating a second chamber of the inflatable structure.

2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein inflating a first chamber of the inflatable structure comprising inflating a distal end of the valve.

3 . The method of claim 2 , further comprising proximally retracting the valve after the first chamber is at least partially inflated.

4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein inflating a second chamber of the inflatable structure comprising inflating a proximal end of the valve.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 25, 2017
From: DIRECT FLOW MEDICAL, INC.
To: DIRECT FLOW (ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS), LLC
Reel/Frame 041080/0644 →
TRANSFER STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-619 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE Recorded Jan 25, 2017
From: DIRECT FLOW (ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS), LLC
To: DFM, LLC
Reel/Frame 041483/0220 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 5, 2013
From: DIRECT FLOW MEDICAL, INC.
To: PDL BIOPHARMA, INC.
Reel/Frame 031583/0039 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 9, 2013
From: LASHINSKI, RANDALL T.; BISHOP, GORDON B.
To: DIRECT FLOW MEDICAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 030388/0093 →