Warp knitted carotid patch having finished selvedged edges
First Claim
1. A warp knitted carotid patch for arterial closure after an endarectomy, said carotid patch comprising a warp knitted yarn having a predetermined width dimensioned for closure of said artery after said endarectomy and with finished knitted selvedged edges consisting essentially of said warp knitted yarn to avoid the need to cut to width.
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Abstract
A warp knitted vascular patch material, made in specific widths, the selvedges of the material are specially finished on the knitting machine without the introduction of additional threads to give a strong edge which will not fray and give firm support for the sutures. The specially knitted edges enables small neat sutures to be made without the risk of pulling out. This prevents all the problems of fraying edges and bulky seams found when unsized material is cut to the required width. This patch material is designed specifically for arterial closure following a carotid endorectomy.
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- 1. A warp knitted carotid patch for arterial closure after an endarectomy, said carotid patch comprising a warp knitted yarn having a predetermined width dimensioned for closure of said artery after said endarectomy and with finished knitted selvedged edges consisting essentially of said warp knitted yarn to avoid the need to cut to width.
- 13. A warp knitted carotid patch for arterial closure after an endarectomy, said carotid patch having a first surface and a second surface, said first surface being substantially smooth, and said second surface being characterized by filaments of yarn raised in loops above said second surface to form a raised texture or velour, said carotid patch further having a predetermined width dimensioned for closure of said artery after said endarectomy and with finished knitted selvedged edges to avoid the need to cut to width.
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