J-Valve Transfemoral Pivotal Study

Inclusion criteria

• Symptomatic according to New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class (FC) II or higher
• Severe AR, defined as follows, as assessed by Imaging Core Laboratory: A. Severe AR by Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) (grade 3 or 4) B. OR, if indeterminate AR, by TTE, ANY ONE of the following: i. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)-derived aortic regurgitant fraction (RF) ≥43% ii. CMR-derived RF ≥33% + left ventricular dilation (left ventricular end diastolic volume index \[LVEDVi\]) \>105 mL/m\^2 for men or LVEDVi \>96 mL/m\^2 for women) iii. CMR-derived RF ≥33% + LV ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤55% or left ventricular end systolic volume index (LVESVi) ≥43mL/m\^2; iv. Severe AR by Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) (grade 3 or 4)
• High risk for surgery as judged by a multi-disciplinary heart team
• Suitable anatomy to accommodate the insertion, delivery, and deployment of the study devices (see anatomic

Exclusion criteria

• Written informed consent and agreement to comply with all required post-procedure follow-up visits at investigational site. Exclusion Criteria:
• Previous prosthetic aortic valve (bioprosthesis or mechanical) implant
• Aortic valve stenosis \> moderate\
• Severe mitral valve or tricuspid valve regurgitation\
• Severe mitral valve or tricuspid valve stenosis\
• Active infection, including infective endocarditis
• Cardiac imaging evidence of cardiac mass, thrombus or vegetation
• Inability to tolerate or a condition precluding treatment with antithrombotic (antiplatelet, anticoagulant) therapy
• Renal insufficiency (eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m\^2) or end stage renal disease requiring chronic dialysis
• Liver disease (cirrhosis of the liver \[Child-Pugh Class B or C\])
• Blood dyscrasias as defined: leukopenia (WBC \<3000 cells/mcL), thrombocytopenia (platelet count \<50,000 cells/mcL), anemia (hemoglobin \<9 g/dL), history of bleeding diathesis coagulopathy, or hypercoagulable state (unless therapeutically stable)
• Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to aspirin, heparin, bivalirudin, clopidogrel, Nitinol (Nickel, Titanium) or sensitivity to contrast media, which cannot be adequately premedicated
• Left ventricular dysfunction with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<25% as measured by resting echocardiogram (or by CMR, when performed)\
• Clinically significant untreated coronary artery disease requiring revascularization or anticipated coronary revascularization procedure within 12-months post index procedure
• Acute myocardial infarction within 30 days prior to index procedure
• PCI within 30 days prior to index procedure
• Carotid intervention within 6 weeks prior to index procedure or carotid artery disease requiring intervention
• Previous, or planned, other surgical or interventional procedures within 30 days before, during, or within 30 days after the index procedure
• Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation
• Severe right ventricular (RV) dysfunction\
• Pulmonary hypertension (systolic PA pressure \>70mmHg or systolic PA pressure ≥2/3 of systemic systolic BP)
• Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring chronic oral steroids or requiring continuous home O2
• Stroke (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or neurological signs and symptoms attributed to carotid or vertebrobasilar disease within 90 days prior to index procedure
• Cardiogenic shock defined as systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg in addition to signs of tissue hypoperfusion or the need for vasopressors and/or mechanical hemodynamic support to maintain systolic blood pressure ≥90mmHg
• Patient requires mechanical circulatory support within 30 days prior to index procedure
• Estimated life expectancy of less than 24 months due to associated non-cardiac co-morbid conditions
• Pregnancy or intent to become pregnant prior to completion of all protocol follow-up requirements
• Participation in another investigational study that has not reached its primary endpoint
• Considered to be part of a vulnerable population
• As assessed by Imaging Core Laboratory Anatomic Exclusions:
• Ascending Aortic diameter \>5 cm\
• Aortic Annulus Perimeter \<57 mm or \>104 mm\
• Inappropriate anatomy for femoral introduction and delivery of the study system
• Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) \>75 mm\
• Congenital aortic valve disease including Unicuspid, Bicuspid, or Quadricuspid aortic valve anatomy\
• Congenital univentricle or other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator and/or consulting physician, may constitute an unwarranted surgical risk
• Excessive aortic valve prolapse that would preclude proper seating of the implant in the aortic annulus
• Abdominal/thoracic aortic aneurysm ≥5.0 cm\
• Aorto-iliac disease requiring intervention to facilitate delivery of access sheath
• Excessive tortuosity of delivery system pathway, defined as severe tortuosity of multiple vessels including iliofemoral, thoracoabdominal aorta, aortic arch, or LV-aortic root angle \>80⁰
• Non-native anatomy in aortic zones 0A \& 0B (aortic valve annulus to the distal margin of the right pulmonary artery); 0C (to innominate) only if deemed unfavorable by the Study Screening Committee
• As assessed by Imaging Core Laboratory