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Method of making a silicone composite vascular graft

  • US 5,840,240 A
  • Filed: 11/03/1995
  • Issued: 11/24/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of fabricating a fibrous porous tubular means for use a vascular graft comprising the steps of:

  • a. electrostatically spinning a silicone polymeric material, forming fibers of said polymeric material;

    b. depositing said fibers onto a spinning mandrel and thereby forming a fibrous porous structure on said mandrel; and

    ,c. providing controlled heating to cure said fibers using infra-red energy means.

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