Methods of making an endovascular prosthesis using a deformable matrix
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1. A method of making an endovascular prosthesis having a desired shape comprising:
- applying a first layer of polymer onto a portion of a deformable forming member;
contacting a stent with the polymer to deform the forming member;
applying a second layer of polymer over at least a portion of the stent and first layer;
solidifying the layers of polymer to form the endovascular prosthesis;
removing the forming member; and
wherein the deformable forming member exhibits plasticity during application of the polymer layers and stent.
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Abstract
A method of making an endovascular prosthesis comprises the steps of applying a first layer of polymer to a portion of a deformable matrix, contacting a stent with the polymer to deform the matrix, applying a second layer of polymer over at least a portion of the stent and first layer, solidifying the layers of polymer to form the endovascular prosthesis, and removing the matrix.
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1. A method of making an endovascular prosthesis having a desired shape comprising:
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applying a first layer of polymer onto a portion of a deformable forming member; contacting a stent with the polymer to deform the forming member; applying a second layer of polymer over at least a portion of the stent and first layer; solidifying the layers of polymer to form the endovascular prosthesis; removing the forming member; and wherein the deformable forming member exhibits plasticity during application of the polymer layers and stent. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of making an endovascular prosthesis having a desired shape comprising:
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applying a first layer of polymer to a portion of a deformable forming member; applying a graft material over at least a portion of the first layer and deformable forming member; contacting a stent with the graft material, to deform the forming member; applying a second layer of polymer over at least a portion of the stent and graft material; solidifying the layers of polymer to thereby form the endovascular prosthesis; removing the forming member; and wherein the deformable forming member exhibits plasticity during application of the polymer layers and stent. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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