Patent ID: 8808363
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. An implantable extracellular matrix (ECM) vascular prosthesis, comprising: an expandable tubular ECM member comprising a remodelable ECM material from a mammalian tissue source, said ECM member further comprising an interior and exterior surface, and proximal and distal ends, said interior surface defining a conduit through said ECM member, said conduit providing unrestricted fluid flow through said ECM member, said ECM member being capable of transitioning from a tubular member pre-deployment configuration, wherein said ECM member is capable of being positioned at a target position within a cardiovascular vessel, said cardiovascular vessel comprising host cardiovascular tissue having a first tissue temperature, to a tubular member post-deployment configuration, wherein at least a portion of said ECM member exterior surface is disposed proximate said host cardiovascular tissue of said cardiovascular vessel, said ECM member further comprising first and second expandable biocompatible anchors, said first expandable anchor being secured on said ECM member proximal end and proximate said ECM member interior surface, said second expandable anchor being secured on said ECM member distal end and proximate said ECM member interior surface, said first and second anchors being capable of transitioning from an anchor pre-deployment configuration at a first anchor temperature, wherein said ECM member is configured in said ECM member pre-deployment configuration, to an anchor post-deployment configuration when said ECM member is disposed in said cardiovascular vessel and subjected to said host cardiovascular tissue temperature, wherein said ECM member is configured in said ECM member post-deployment configuration and, wherein said first and second anchors position said ECM member exterior surface at said proximal and distal ends adjacent said host cardiovascular tissue of said cardiovascular vessel and maintain contact of said ECM member exterior surface at said proximal and distal ends to said host cardiovascular tissue of said cardiovascular tissue for a first temporary anchor support period of time.