Flanged Graft with Trim Lines
AssigneeC. R. Bard, Inc.
InventorsHans Scholz, John D. McDermott, Robert M. Carr, JR., Debra A. Bebb
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Abstract
A vascular graft with trim lines is described, the trim lines providing a guide for precision shaping of the cuff. The trim lines may be printed or otherwise disposed on a surface of the cuff or included on a template designed for disposition over the cuff. The trim lines may also be disposed on a side of a pocket into which the cuff is positioned for trimming. Also described is an apparatus and method for precise trimming of a vascular graft.
Claims35
A trimming apparatus, comprising:
- a base, including a mandrel having a tubular section and a flared section;
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- a template pivotally attached to the base, including an opening having a configuration of a cuff.
An apparatus for trimming a vascular graft suitable for end-to-side anastomosis, the vascular graft including a tubular member and a flared skirt that projects from an end of the tubular member to a formed peripheral edge, the apparatus comprising:
- a base that receives a portion of the flared skirt of the vascular graft;
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- a template that projects onto the flared skirt of the vascular graft a guide defining a trimmed peripheral edge of the flared skirt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.