Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Gherbi, Suzette (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having plural layers
C623S001400
Reexamination Certificate
active
10868023
ABSTRACT:
A multilayer composite vascular access graft and a method of constructing such a graft are disclosed. The mcVAG has improved performance characteristics, which include desirable handling characteristics such as ease of suturing, kink resistance and the ability to serve as a cannulation route soon after the implant procedure.
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Gherbi Suzette
Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP
Thoratec Corporation
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