Counter rotational layering of ePTFE to improve mechanical...

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C623S901000, C623S001440, C156S165000, C156S293000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07056412

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis, and method for forming same, are provided which includes expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) tubes having angularly offset node and fibril configurations. Also, the node and fibril configurations are angularly offset from the longitudinal axes of the respective tubes, providing resistance against failure in the longitudinal direction.

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