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Reinforced graft prosthesis

US10869749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2018
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2240/001
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device, such as a prosthesis, and method of forming the same are disclosed. The medical device includes a cover material and a reinforcement element, and may include a stent frame structure. The reinforcement element includes a plurality of bends disposed about a pattern axis. The pattern axis is arranged helically along the cover material.

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