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Composite prosthesis with external polymeric support structure and methods of manufacturing the same

  • US 9,375,326 B2
  • Filed: 04/14/2014
  • Issued: 06/28/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of preparing an implantable prosthesis comprising:

  • (a) applying a support structure to an outer textile surface of a generally tubular body of the prosthesis, the support structure comprising a first component and a second component disposed about the first component, the second component being polymeric and having a lower melting temperature than that of the first component and the body; and

    (b) melting the second component, and not the first component or the body, so as to cause the second component to connect the first component to the body such that the connection between the second component and the outer textile surface withstands a predetermined pulling force of about 10 grams to 300 grams and such that integrity of the outer textile surface is preserved upon removal of the first component from the body.

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