<p>A graft is provided with a flexible sheet (10) of graft material to which is sewn a reinforcing wire (12), preferably of shape-memory alloy. Sewing of the wire (12) is carried out while the sheet (10) is substantially planar, thus by conventional embroidery machines. The sheet (10) is subsequently rolled into a tubular shape.</p>
申请公布号
AT308944(T)
申请公布日期
2005.11.15
申请号
AT19990902674T
申请日期
1999.01.26
申请人
ANSON MEDICAL LIMITED;BRIDPORT (UK) LIMITED
发明人
PHILIPS, PETER;ELLIS, JULIAN;MCLEOD, ALAN;BEATON, GAIL;BUTCHER, PETER