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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
David P. Strauss, Temecula, CA (US);
Michael R. Bialas, Temecula, CA (US);
Duane Demore, Temecula, CA (US);
Robert Barbier, Perris, CA (US);
Rainer Bregulla, Ballingen, DE;
David P. Strauss, Temecula, CA (US);
Michael R. Bialas, Temecula, CA (US);
Duane DeMore, Temecula, CA (US);
Robert Barbier, Perris, CA (US);
Rainer Bregulla, Ballingen, DE;
Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
The present invention relates a vascular prosthesis and related assembly methods that includes a plurality of modular segments inter-engaged by flexible, and preferably lockable, inter-engageable elements forming joints or other connector areas. The segments may have a number of different mechanical properties and may be assembled by the clinician, through mechanical or chemical joining, to customize the prosthesis for a specific patient or application.