Differentially expanded vascular graft

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7857843
APP PUB NO 20060155371A1
SERIAL NO

11026777

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A differentially expanded vascular graft for implantation within a body includes a PTFE tube formed of a homogeneous material. The PTFE tube has a longitudinal first portion which has been longitudinally expanded, and a longitudinal second portion which has been longitudinally expanded. The first and second portions have respective microstructures which are different from one another. A method and apparatus for making the differentially expanded vascular graft of the present invention facilitates the formation of the various expanded portions of the PTFE tube.

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LIFESHIELD SCIENCES LLC2400 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 200 PLANO TX 75093

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Henderson, Jamie Santa Rosa, US 19 1074

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