Patent ID: 8696738
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61F,B29C,B29K,B29L

Abstract:
1. An implantable prosthesis comprising: (a) a generally tubular body comprising an outer textile surface; and (b) a support structure attached to the outer textile surface of the body and configured to increase at least one of kink resistance and crush resistance of the body, the support structure comprising: a first component; and a second component, the second component (i) comprising a polymeric material, (ii) having a lower melting temperature than that of the first component and the body, and (iii) connecting the first component to the body; and wherein prior to implantation a portion of the first component and a portion of the second component are removable with respect to the outer textile surface without substantially compromising the structural integrity of the outer textile surface upon removal.