摘要 |
A surface or lining containing microcavities for anchoring pseudointimal growth within blood handling prostheses such as vascular grafts, heart assist pumps, artificial hearts, extracorporeal devices, and the like to form a thin, stable autologous lining. The surface is also compatible with other living tissue and promotes tissue adhesion to percutaneous leads, catheters, cannulae, etc., which inhibits bacterial penetration and consequent infection. A method of forming a lining or surface containing microcavities. |