Artificial blood vessel
US5545212A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial blood vessel is formed of a tubular body of composite fibers. The composite fibers are composed of a polyethylene terephthalate and a polyester elastic body which are materials familiar with the tissue of an organism. The tubular body is produced by weaving, knitting or assembling processing, or the combined processing thereof, of the composite fibers.
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