METALLIC FIBERS REINFORCED TEXTILE PROSTHESIS

摘要

The present invention provides a composite yarn (1) and an implantable prosthesis (30) having at least portion made from a metallic material, component, or yarn. The composite yarn including a combination of a metallic component and a non-metallic component. The prosthesis includes a biocompatible fabric having a textile construction. A further aspect of the invention provides a method of making a implantable prosthesis constructed from a composite yarn of the present invention.