Grafts with suture connectors
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1. A graft for use in vascular anastomosis comprising:
- a cylindrical metal braided frame; and
suture retention structures at distal ends of said braided frame which provide suture sites for anastomosis whereinsaid suture retention structures include suture rings; and
said suture rings are metal and are welded to distal ends of said frame.
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Abstract
A graft for use in vascular anastomosis is provided. The graft includes a cylindrical metal braided frame and suture retention structures at the ends of the braided frame which provide suture sites for anastomosis.
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1. A graft for use in vascular anastomosis comprising:
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a cylindrical metal braided frame; and
suture retention structures at distal ends of said braided frame which provide suture sites for anastomosis wherein said suture retention structures include suture rings; and
said suture rings are metal and are welded to distal ends of said frame. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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2. A graft for use in vascular anastomosis comprising:
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a cylindrical metal braided frame; and
suture retention structures at distal ends of said braided frame which provide suture sites for anastomosis wherein said cylindrical metal braided frame includes welds at distal ends to prevent frame unraveling;
said graft is coated with a bio-compatible and bio-stable material; and
said braided frame is formed from a compliant material. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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