Title:
METHODS FOR SECURING STRANDS OF WOVEN MEDICAL DEVICES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002070167
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for securing the intersection (16) formed by two or more crossed strands (18) which define section (20, 22, 24, 26). The methods include bending a securing material (30), such as a suture or other suitably biocompatible material, through at least two of the sections formed by the intersection, and joining them to secure the intersection. Also disclosed are devices (10) formed by using securing material to secure the intersection of crossed strands of a medical device, such as a woven stent. The secured intersections of the device enhance the structural integrity of the device, and may serve to eliminate the possible unwinding or release of unsecured, or free, end strands. Radiopaque materials, in addition to polymers, may be used as securing material.
Inventors:
SHELDON JEFFERY J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/006618
Publication Date:
December 27, 2002
Filing Date:
March 05, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
IDEV TECHNOLOGIES INC (US)
SHELDON JEFFERY J (US)
SHELDON JEFFERY J (US)
International Classes:
A61F2/90; A61F2/00; (IPC1-7): B21F27/08
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