Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Patent
1993-08-27
1997-03-04
Brittingham, Debra S.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
623 12, A61F 206, A61F 204
Patent
active
056074646
ABSTRACT:
A vascular graft having a pleated circumference accommodates blood pressure changes with minimal change in internal surface area. A highly compliant graft may be made from a wide variety of polymers including non-elastomeric materials.
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Lindell Elaine
Molacek Richard
Trescony Paul V.
Wolf Michael
Brittingham Debra S.
Latham Daniel W.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
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