Multiple diameter expandable graft for blood vessel and method f

Details Multiple diameter expandable graft for blood vessel and method f Multiple diameter expandable graft for blood vessel and method f

1997-06-30

2000-08-08

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

623 1, A61B 1900

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060986301

ABSTRACT:
An expandable blood vessel graft facilitates the rapid and secure insertion of the graft in an blood vessel. The graft includes a first radially preexpanded portion and a second portion. The first portion is connected to the second portion. The second portion has a diameter less than the diameter of the first preexpanded portion.

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