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ePTFE is a type of synthetic polymer known for its non-stick properties and high chemical resistance. It is commonly used in various applications such as medical implants, seals, and cookware
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- Initialism of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.
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The sacrificial ePTFE material was then removed.
We have used high porosity ePTFE tubing.
An ePTFE sacrificial tube was pulled over the mandrel.
In one embodiment said film comprises ePTFE.
A tube made from ePTFE is preferred.
There are various other ways to fabricate ePTFE.
An ePTFE membrane is used to make the composite film.
This microstructure as shown is generally typical of ePTFE.
The excess ePTFE material is trimmed.
Other possible suitable materials include ePTFE.
An ePTFE film was obtained having the following characteristics.
The barrier layer may include ePTFE.
The ePTFE tube was then pulled over the frame.
The fabric can be made of polyester or ePTFE.
A first tubular ePTFE graft member is mounted onto a mandrel.
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One preferred embodiment for a graft material is ePTFE.
The resulting ePTFE tube was removed from the mandrel.
Optionally wherein the fluoropolymer membrane comprises ePTFE.
In this example a lower density ePTFE monofilament fiber was used.
In one example said balloon cover comprise ePTFE.
The ePTFE covering was trimmed flush with the stent.
In one embodiment said balloon cover comprise ePTFE.
The mandrel plus ePTFE tube were then tested as described above.
Preferably the first tubular member is composed of unsintered ePTFE.
Additives can also be coated on the ePTFE by known methods.
Impregnation of ePTFE grafts with therapeutic agents has been previously disclosed.
The first stage consists of making an initial ePTFE tube.
The ePTFE encapsulation appears to be continuous and without interlayer demarcation.
The precursor materials can be biaxially expanded ePTFE membranes.
This ePTFE film was used to prepare twelve outer sheaths as follows.
A composite material comprising a membrane of ePTFE imbibed with a fluoroelastomer was obtained.
There was no endothelial development in the middle region of the ePTFE graft.
It is also possible to mix into the ePTFE granules of metallic material.
Transmural growth of the healing tissue was continuous in the ePTFE graft.
It may also be desirable to metalize the ePTFE or at least a portion thereof.
Line arrows identify cells overlying the surface of the ePTFE.
Mm film tube is constructed from the ePTFE material in the following manner.
A preferred material is ePTFE.
In one preferred embodiment an ePTFE membrane is used to make the composite film.
Bleeding from suture holes is a greater problem with ePTFE devices.
The non porous ePTFE layer is then covered with a porous ePTFE.
One example of a material suitable for the sealing region is ePTFE.
The ePTFE may be provided with a coating of a hydrophilic polymer in a known manner.
Additives can also be imbibed into the ePTFE by known methods.
The porous structure of ePTFE consists of nodes interconnected by very small fibrils.
One such way is to add microfiber reinforcement into the ePTFE structure.
The ePTFE layer includes a porous microstructure defined by nodes interconnected by fibrils.
This is due to the loading and occlusion of the pores in the ePTFE.
The use of implantable ePTFE vascular grafts is well known in the art.
It could also have graft material inside like ePTFE or other polyester.
