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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2022
Filed:
May. 18, 2015
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Keith A. Knisley, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Vishnu T. Marla, Newark, DE (US);
Rachel Radspinner, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Paul A. Silvagni, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
Jason J. Strid, Elkton, MD (US);
Michael J. Vonesh, Flagstaff, AZ (US);
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
The invention is an improved biocompatible surface for a variety of medical purposes. The biocompatible surface employs a unique tight microstructure that demonstrates enhanced cellular response in the body, particularly when placed in contact with blood. As a blood contact surface, the present invention can be beneficially employed in a wide variety of implantable devices and in many other devices and equipment that come in contact with blood.