Reinforced graft and method of deployment
US7520890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A graft is provided with a flexible sheet (10) of graft material to which is sewn a reinforcing wire (12), preferably of shape-memory alloy. Sewing of the wire (12) is carried out while the sheet (10) is substantially planar, thus by conventional embroidery machines. The sheet (10) is subsequently rolled into a tubular shape.
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