Patent ID: 6478817
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An implantable textile prosthesis comprising:a first woven section comprising an elongate tubular main wall defining a fluid passageway therethrough; and a second woven section comprising a tubular branch wall defining a fluid passageway therethrough, said tubular branch wall including an elongate tubular extent and a seamless, substantially fluid-tight and asymptotically flared tubular extent asymptotic with respect to said tubular branch wall, said flared tubular extent being contiguous with said elongate tubular extent to provide a seamless and substantially fluid-tight transition region along said flared tubular extent, said second woven section being secured to said first woven section to provide said tubular branch wall extending laterally and substantially perpendicular from said tubular main wall to establish fluid communication between said tubular main wall and said tubular branch wall.