Self-sealing PTFE vascular graft and manufacturing methods
US6428571B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/507
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable microporous ePTFE tubular vascular graft exhibits long term patency, superior radial tensile strength and suture hole elongation resistance. The graft includes a first ePTFE tube and a second ePTFE tube circumferentially disposed over the first tube. The first ePTFE tube exhibits a porosity sufficient to promote cell endothelization, tissue ingrowth and healing. The second ePTFE tube exhibits enhanced radial strength in excess of the radial tensile strength of the first tube.
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