Tubular intraluminal graft
US5718973A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/3154
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubular intraluminal graft for repairing body conduits, made from at least one layer of porous expanded PTFE film that has a microstructure having fibrils oriented in at least two directions which are substantially perpendicular to each other. The tubular intraluminal graft has a wall thickness of less than about 0.25 mm and may have a longitudinally or helically oriented seamline. Additional reinforcing components such as reinforcing ribs or braids may also be provided.
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