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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2002
Clifford J. Dwyer, Weston, FL (US);
James R. Kershner, Weston, FL (US);
Tara L. Schaneville, Tampa, FL (US);
Clifford J. Dwyer, Weston, FL (US);
James R. Kershner, Weston, FL (US);
Tara L. Schaneville, Tampa, FL (US);
Cordis Corporation, Miami Lakes, FL (US);
Abstract
A stent-graft fabricated from a thin-walled, high strength material provides for a more durable and lower profile endoprosthesis. The stent-graft comprises one or more stent segments covered with a fabric formed by the weaving, knitting or braiding of a biocompatible, high tensile strength, abrasion resistant, highly durable yarn such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The one or more stent segments may be balloon expandable or self-expanding. The fabric may be attached to the stent segments utilizing any number of known materials and techniques.