Merlin Md Pte Ltd.

Tsui Ying Rachel Hong

Leon Rudakov

Michael O'Connor

Embodiments of a uniformly porous membrane covering an endoprosthetic device, for example, a stent used to treat an aneurysm, are described. Some embodiments have a pore size and spacing that provides a material ratio of between 70-80% in the deployed state. Material ratio is the proportion of the total porous segment of the membrane that corresponds to membrane material, the remainder being pores. In some embodiments, pore size ranges from about 10-100 &#x3bc;m. In some embodiments, pores are equidistantly spaced with pore spacing in a range of about 40-100 &#x3bc;m. The combination of pore size and spacing are effective to provide a membrane that substantially prevents flow to the aneurysm, while maintaining flow to perforator vessels. In some embodiments the membrane includes permanently attached agents that promote attachment of endothelial cells or progenitors and healing of the aneurysm, or reduce immune responses detrimental to the healing process.

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Tsui Ying Rachel Hong