Stent-graft with bioabsorbable structural support

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2010-03-01

2011-11-22

Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Absorbable in natural tissue

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062351

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a stent-graft with a bioabsorbable structure and a permanent graft for luminal support and treatment of arterial fistulas, occlusive disease, and aneurysms. The bioabsorbable structure is formed from braided filaments of materials such as PLA, PLLA, PDLA, and PGA and the graft is formed from materials such as PET, ePTFE, PCU or PU.

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patent: 5957974 (1999-09-01), Thompson et al.
patent: 6245103 (2001-06-01), Stinson
patent: 6626939 (2003-09-01), Burnside et al.
patent: 7108716 (2006-09-01), Burnside et al.

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