Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having pores
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Gherbi, Suzette J-J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having pores
C623S001460
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022135
ABSTRACT:
A vascular graft prosthesis having ingrowth-permissive lumenal wall features with a thin film or layer of sealant-like material placed at a lumenal wall location to promote improved transmural tissue growth and healing.
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Bezuidenhout Deon
Theron Jacobus Petrus
Zilla Peter Paul
Fredrikson & Byron , P.A.
Gherbi Suzette J-J
Medtronic Inc.
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