Edwards Lifesciences Corp. said Thursday it filed patent infringement lawsuits in federal court against Medtronic Inc. and St. Jude Medical Inc.
Irvine-based Edwards, a manufacturer of products to treat cardiovascular diseases, said it is seeking injunctions and damages in both lawsuits.
Edwards Lifesciences alleges that Minneapolis-based Medtronic is infringing patents relating to aortic heart valves and to annuloplasty rings, bands and holders.
