CPC A61F 2/2418 (2013.01) [A61F 2/2436 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0008 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0016 (2013.01); A61F 2220/0091 (2013.01); A61F 2230/0013 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
11. A method of implanting a prosthetic valve, comprising:
inserting a delivery system with a prosthetic valve into a body lumen, the prosthetic valve comprising
a first expandable annular member having an inner lumen, and a longitudinal axis,
a valvular element disposed in the inner lumen of the first expandable annular member, and
a second expandable annular member connected by a connecting element to the first expandable annular member, the connecting element being a separate element from each of the first and second expandable annular members, the connecting element having a loop or eyelet for connecting with the first expandable annular member, wherein a circumference of the second expandable annular member is greater than a circumference of the first expandable annular member when the prosthetic valve is in an expanded configuration;
at least partially deploying the prosthetic valve at an implantation location to permit expansion of the second expandable annular member; and
proximally pulling the prosthetic valve to engage at least a portion of the second expandable annular member with a wall of the body lumen.
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