Endoluminal graft with integral structural support and method for making same

摘要

A supported endoluminal graft comprising a tubular graft member; at least one structural support member coupled to the tubular graft member, wherein said support member comprises a plurality of longitudinally deformable strain relief sections, which permit expansion of the tubular graft member; and a covering disposed at least partially over said at least one structural support member, wherein said covering is bonded to said tubular graft member.