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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2000
Christopher Brian Brodeur, Andover, MN (US);
Jason Peter Hill, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
David John Sogard, Edina, MN (US);
Susan M. Shoemaker, Elk River, MN (US);
Christopher Brian Brodeur, Andover, MN (US);
Jason Peter Hill, Cottage Grove, MN (US);
David John Sogard, Edina, MN (US);
Susan M. Shoemaker, Elk River, MN (US);
Boston Scientific/SciMed Life Systems, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A tubular implantable prosthesis is formed of porous expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The tubular prosthesis includes a substantially continuous ePTFE tubular first body and perimetrically non-continuous second tubular body. A circumferentially deformable support structure is interposed between the inner and outer tubular bodies. The second tubular body is formed of a plurality of elongate PTFE strips. The strips are secured to the first body and arranged longitudinally in a non-overlapping relationship. The prosthesis provides for both axial and radial compliance.