W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Franklin C Wetherell

Rachel Radspinner

Martin J Sector

Karl R Chung

Eric C Lehnhardt

Tiffany Gemetta

Elena Ten

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include an implantable medical device and a constraining line conduit arranged around a circumference of the implantable medical device. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may also include a constraining line arranged through the constraining line conduit.

Integrated medical device constraining lumen

Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a cord that is flexible and elongated defining a length. The cord may include a core having a porous surface and a porosity-reducing element on at least a portion of the core.

Sutures and related medical devices

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Flagstaff, AZ, United States of America

Franklin C Wetherell