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US 8,709,069 B2Granted
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.
Claims14
A vascular graft, comprising:
- a generally tubular member and a cuff extending from one end of the tubular member, the cuff including an open end spaced from the tubular member, the open end defining an initial outer perimeter having a generally elliptical shape;
- a first marking disposed on a surface of the cuff spaced from the open end, the first marking providing an indication for trimming the cuff to a trimmed outer perimeter having a toe section with opposing concave portions and opposing convex portions;
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- an alignment guide disposed on a surface of the tubular member and the cuff, the alignment guide including first and second lines generally parallel to each other and to a longitudinal axis of the tubular member, the alignment guide intersecting the first marking.
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