Patent ID: 8163002
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A self-sealing vascular graft for implantation in a patient comprising: a base tubing element of a biocompatible material, at least one tubular access element overlying said base tubing element, wherein said access element is made of a biocompatible material and said base tubing element and said access element are adhered to each other over substantially the entire length of said access element so they do not delaminate when punctured, wherein said access element is a homogeneous continuous structure over substantially the entire length of said access element, and a compression element of a biocompatible material surrounding said tubular access element, said compression element providing radially inward compression about said access element sufficient to increase the self-sealing ability of said access element without causing said base tubing element to collapse, wherein said compression element is a homogeneous continuous structure over substantially the entire length of said compression element.