公开(公告)号：AU2002230522B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：AU2002230522

申请日：2001-11-11

Applicant: ATEX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： SCHMITT PETER

IPC: A61L27/00 ,  A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/06 ,  A61F002/06

Abstract: Single tubular woven or bifurcated prostheses are disclosed having varying diameters and tapered transitions. The prostheses comprise a seam along the tapered edges, thereby providing a substantially fluid-tight transition between sections or extents of the prostheses. The seam may be located at an edge where fabric of the prosthesis tapers from one diameter to a different diameter and/or at a point where the prosthesis splits such as a bifurcation. The seamed crotch may be used for tapered and non-tapered bifurcated grafts. The seam may be woven directly on a weaving loom or joined together after weaving is completed.