Method for substantially non-delaminable smooth ventricular assist device conduit and product from same
US7641635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2327/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of non-delaminably bonding a non-porous thermoplastic elastomer to a substrate by heating a bilayer of the elastomer and the substrate for a predetermined time and a product obtained by the method. Methods for producing non-delaminable conduits and non-delaminable kink-resistant conduits constructed of biocompatible elastomers and substrates, and products produced by these methods are taught. Methods, products, and articles of manufacture relating to non-delaminable monofilament supported kink-resistive conduits that may be used as inflow conduits in left ventricular assist devices for treatment of heart failure are also provided.
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