Prosthetic valves and delivery assemblies with positioning and stabilization members

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to devices designed to aid in accurate positioning and deployment of prosthetic valves inside a native annulus. In an example, a delivery assembly comprises a prosthetic valve comprising a frame movable between radially compressed and expanded configurations, and a delivery apparatus. The delivery apparatus includes an outer delivery shaft, and at least one elongated positioning member extending through, and axially movable relative to, the outer delivery shaft. The elongated positioning member is configured to position a distal end thereof radially outward to the prosthetic valve and axially distal to an outflow end of the frame. In some examples, the delivery apparatus can further include at least one sensor attached to the elongated positioning member.

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