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Multilayer bioreplaceable blood vessel prosthesis
Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Filing: 1988-08-09
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2008-08-09
Abstract
Abstract Process for forming a multilayer blood vessel prosthesis. Each layer is formed from bioreplaceable materials which include those produced by contacting collagen with an aminopolysaccharide and subsequently covalently crosslinking the resluting polymer, polymers of hydroxyacetic acid and the like. Cross flow filtration molding and wet extrusion molding are two processes which are particularly useful for forming the inner layer of the blood vessel prosthesis. The outer layer of the blood vessel prosthesis is preferably formed by freeze drying a dispersion of the bioreplaceable material onto the inner layer(s). The disclosed blood vessel prosthesis is a multilayer structure with each layer having a porosity and other physicochemical and mechanical characteristics selected to maximize the effectiveness of the blood vessel. The prosthesis funcitons initially as a thromboresistant conduit with mechanical properties which match those of the adjacent natural blood vessel. Eventually, the prosthesis functions as a regeneration template which is replaced by new connective tissue that forms during the healing process following attachment of the prosthesis.
Inventors
- 👤 Ioannis V. Yannas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/062; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/26; A61L27/28; A61L27/34; A61L27/50; A61L27/507; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/10; B29C48/25; B29C48/88; B29C48/919; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; A61F2240/00; A61F2240/001; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00365; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/915; Y10S623/916; Y10S623/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A multilayer blood vessel prosthesis comprising: a first inner conduit defining a relatively smooth walled lumen, said inner layer is crosslinked aminopolysacchride ride having a mean pore diameter below 10 microns, a wall thickness between 0.1 to 5.0 mm, and a number average molecular weight between crosslinks of between 2000 and 12,000 daltons and a second outer layer on said first layer, said outer layer formed a crosslinked freeze dried collagen-aminopolysascharide polymer having a mean pore diameter of at least 50 microns and a thickness of at least 1.0 mm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A multilayer blood vessel prosthesis comprising: a first inner conduit defining a relatively smooth walled lumen, said inner layer is crosslinked aminopolysacchride ride having a mean pore diameter below 10 microns, a wall thickness between 0.1 to 5.0 mm, and a number average molecular weight between crosslinks of between 2000 and 12,000 daltons and a second outer layer on said first layer, said outer layer formed a crosslinked freeze dried collagen-aminopolysascharide polymer having a mean pore diameter of at least 50 microns and a thickness of at least 1.0 mm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the collagen-aminopolysaccharide comprises from 1 to 15% aminopolysaccharide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the aminopolysaccharide is selected from a number of the group consisting of chondroitin-4-sulfate, chondroitin 6-sulfate, heparin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, keratan sulfate, heparin, hyalurenic acid and chitosan.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the outer layer has been crosslinked to an average molecular weight between cross-links of between 2,000 to 60,000.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the prosthesis has a tubular shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the prosthesis has a bifurcated tubular shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the prosthesis has a tapered cylinder shape
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein said inner layer is seeded with cells.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 8 wherein said inner layer is seeded with endothelial cells.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 8 wherein said inner layer is seeded with smooth muscle cells.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 10 wherein said inner layer is seeded with fibroblasts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein said outer layer is seeded with cells.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 12 wherein said outer layer is seeded with smooth muscle cells.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 12 wherein said outer layer is seeded with fibroblasts.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the prosthesis is sheathed with a woven or knitted fabric.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The blood vessel prosthesis as set forth in claim 1 wherein the prosthesis has incorporated within it a woven or knitted fabric.
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