Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
SEALING MEMBER FOR PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE

Abstract:

An implantable prosthetic valve can include an annular frame comprising an inflow end and an outflow end and being radially collapsible and expandable between a radially collapsed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. A leaflet structure can be positioned within the frame and secured thereto. An outer skirt can be positioned around an outer surface of the frame and secured to the frame and an annular sealing member can be positioned around an outer surface of the outer skirt and secured to the outer skirt.