Inventors:
Charles Eldridge - Burlington NJ, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/24
Abstract:
An embodiment of a valve has a frame defining cusps at a downstream end. Valve leaflets are attached to the frame and arranged to allow fluid flow within the frame in a downstream direction but not in an upstream direction. A sewing ring is provided at the downstream end of the valve. A shroud connects the sewing ring to the frame.