Method and apparatus for testing pulsatile endurance of a...

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

C073S865600, C623S912000, C623S913000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10538865

ABSTRACT:
A method for testing the pulsatile endurance of a vascular implant3comprises placing a resilient insert4into the implant and repeatedly expanding and contracting the insert, thereby expanding and contracting the implant. The insert preferably has a cavity therein and is repeatedly expanded and contracted by repeatedly increasing and decreasing the pressure in the cavity.

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