Radiopaque ePTFE medical devices
US8088158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A radiopaque implantable prosthesis including a polymeric prosthesis made from ePTFE having a node and fibril structure and a radiopaque filler integral with at least a portion of the node and fibril structure of the ePTFE. A method of making the prosthesis is also provided.
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