PTFE composite multi-layer material
First Claim
1. A method of treating a patient in need of tissue repair, comprising contacting the tissue in need of repair with a composite multi-layer material comprising:
- a first layer formed from unsintered substantially unexpanded polytetrafluoroethylene polymer and having a density in a range of about 1.2 gm/cc to about 2.3 gm/cc and having a plurality of pores having a nominal channel size of less than 5 micrometers; and
a second layer formed from an open structured material, wherein surfaces of the first and second layers are attached at a common interface, wherein the first and second layers are attached by stitching at least a portion of said first layer to at least a portion of said second layer.
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Abstract
A composite multi-layer material may generally comprise a d-PTFE material combined with an open structured material (either resorbable or non-resorbable) creating a composite multi-layer material. Attachment of the layers may be accomplished by stitching layers of material, exertion of hydraulic or other pressure, application of a biocompatible adhesive or heat, or some combination of the foregoing. Use of a d-PTFE, unexpanded material has multiple alternative uses, including without limitation, placement on the visceral side of a hernia that may minimize or even eliminate the incidence of abdominal adhesions. Alternatively, the material may be used to create tubing sufficient as a graft for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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27 Claims
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1. A method of treating a patient in need of tissue repair, comprising contacting the tissue in need of repair with a composite multi-layer material comprising:
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a first layer formed from unsintered substantially unexpanded polytetrafluoroethylene polymer and having a density in a range of about 1.2 gm/cc to about 2.3 gm/cc and having a plurality of pores having a nominal channel size of less than 5 micrometers; and a second layer formed from an open structured material, wherein surfaces of the first and second layers are attached at a common interface, wherein the first and second layers are attached by stitching at least a portion of said first layer to at least a portion of said second layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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