HIGH PROFILE FABRIC GRAFT FOR ARTERIOVENOUS ACCESS

摘要

A fabric graft having a high external velour profile is provided. The textile graft may be woven or knitted to form a tubular prosthesis. The high external velour profile is provided by outwardly extending loops ranging from about 1 mm to about 5 mm in length. The fabric graft is self-sealing to minimize bleeding after puncture by a dialysis needle.