Modular valve prosthesis, delivery system, and method of delivering and deploying a modular valve prosthesis

A delivery system for delivering a modular valve prosthesis, the delivery system comprising:

• an inner shaft;
• an outer sheath surrounding the inner shaft, the outer sheath including a capsule at a distal portion thereof, the capsule including a first section, a second section, and a first band disposed between the first section and the second section, wherein the first band is more flexible than the first and second sections;
• a modular valve prosthesis disposed within the capsule in a radially compressed delivery configuration for delivery to a treatment site, wherein the modular valve prosthesis includes a first module and a second module separated by a first gap such that the first and second modules do not contact each other in the radially compressed delivery configuration, wherein the modular valve prosthesis is disposed within the capsule such that the first module is aligned with the first section of the capsule, the second module is aligned with the second section of the capsule, and the first gap is aligned with the first band of the capsule;
• and
• a plurality of sutures coupled to each of the first and second modules of the modular valve prosthesis in the radially compressed delivery configuration, wherein the plurality of sutures are configured to be tightened during deployment of the modular valve prosthesis to bring the first and second modules closer together.