Endolumenal vascular prosthesis with neointima inhibiting polymeric sleeve
US8377110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is related to a low profile endolumenal prosthesis. The prosthesis comprises a radially expandable tubular wire support and an expanded PTFE membrane. The density, wall thickness and intranodal distance of the ePTFE are selected to inhibit the formation and nourishment of a viable neointima on the inner surface of the prosthesis, through the ePTFE membrane.
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