Catheter and method for the manufacture thereof

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1990-04-10

1992-02-04

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

604 27, 604264, 623 12, A61M 100

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050856324

ABSTRACT:
A catheter is provided which can be safely implanted in the living body for extended periods of time. At least that portion of the catheter which contacts the tissue comprises a cuff of porous material which is made of a vinyl alcohol polymer to which, preferably, collagen has been chemically grafted.

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