Microporous tubular prosthesis
US6120535A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a tubular microporous prosthesis formed by rolling a flexible sheet around a longitudinal axis. Preferably, the prosthesis is self expandable under the radially outwardly directed spring bias of the rolled sheet. At least a portion of the sheet may be provided with a coating to affect the physical and/or biological properties of the prosthesis.
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