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Biodegradable mesh and film stent
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1996-06-19
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Granted: 1998-06-16
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Expires: 2016-06-19
Abstract
Abstract The biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in blood vessels is formed of a sheet of a composite mesh material formed of biodegradable high strength polymer fibers bonded together with a second biodegradable adhesive polymer, and laminated on at least one side with a thin film of a third biodegradable polymer. The biodegradable mesh and film material is formed as a sheet and cut in a shape that can be used as a stent, such as a "belt-buckle" type shape, the ends of which can be joined in a contractible, expandable loop. In the method of making the biodegradable composite mesh and film stent, the composite mesh is preferably formed from a weave formed of high strength biodegradable polymeric fibers, and a plurality of low temperature melting biodegradable polymeric fibers. In an alternate embodiment, the high strength fibers are commingled with the low temperature melting fibers. In another alternate embodiment, the high strength fibers are coated with the low temperature melting polymer. The composite mesh is covered on at least one side by a laminating film, and is then cut into the shape of the stent.
Inventors
- 👤 Todd Hanson Turnlund
- 👤 Robert Paul Eury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/82; A61F2/92; A61F2/93; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/04; A61L31/06; A61L31/14; A61L31/148; B; B32; B32B; B32B37/00; B32B37/04; A61F2/0077; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/07; A61F2002/072; A61F2002/075; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; A61F2210/0076; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/005; A61F2240/00; A61F2240/001; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/0067; B32B2367/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/90; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1036; Y10T156/1038; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/1369; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/10; Y10T442/102; Y10T442/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, said stent comprising: a mesh layer having first and second sides, formed from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer, said plurality of fibers being heat bonded together with a second biodegradable polymer; at least one layer of a film of a biodegradable polymer bonded to said mesh layer on at least one side of said mesh layer to form a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material; said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material having first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material being rolled up into a cylindrical configuration whereby said first end overlaps said second end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, said stent comprising: a mesh layer having first and second sides, formed from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer, said plurality of fibers being heat bonded together with a second biodegradable polymer; at least one layer of a film of a biodegradable polymer bonded to said mesh layer on at least one side of said mesh layer to form a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material; said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material having first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material being rolled up into a cylindrical configuration whereby said first end overlaps said second end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent of claim 1, wherein said first biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyglycolic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, polyorthoesters, polyanhydrides, polyiminocarbonates, and inorganic calcium phosphate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stent of claim 1, wherein said second biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone, poly-DL-lactic acid, a combination of poly-L-lactic acid and polycaprolactone, polyorthoesters, aliphatic polycarbonates, polyphosphazenes, and combinations thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stent of claim 1, wherein said mesh layer of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer has a weave density of from about 10 to about 200 fibers per inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent of claim 1, wherein said mesh layer is laminated with a layer of film on both sides to encapsulate the mesh.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent of claim 1, wherein said laminating layer of film is formed from a biodegradable polymer selected from the group consisting of poly-DL-lactic acid and poly-L-lactic acid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
178 words
A biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, said stent comprising: a mesh layer having first and second sides, formed from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer, said plurality of fibers being heat bonded together with a second biodegradable polymer; at least one layer of a film of a biodegradable polymer bonded to said mesh layer on at least one side of said mesh layer to form a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material; said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material having first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said first end having a surface defining a slot for receiving said second end, said second end and said main body portion being insertable through said slot so as to form a loop, said second end having means for retaining said second end inserted in said slot, and said main body portion having means for releasably engaging said slot to adjustably retain said main body portion in said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
A biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, said stent comprising: a mesh layer having first and second sides, formed from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer, said plurality of fibers being heat bonded together with a second biodegradable polymer; at least one layer of a film of a biodegradable polymer bonded to said mesh layer on at least one side of said mesh layer to form a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material; said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material having first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said first end having a surface defining a slot for receiving said second end, said second end and said main body portion being insertable through said slot so as to form a loop, said second end having means for retaining said second end inserted in said slot, and said main body portion having means for releasably engaging said slot to adjustably retain said main body portion in said slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent of claim 7, wherein said first biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyglycolic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, polyorthoesters, polyanhydrides, polyiminocarbonates, and inorganic calcium phosphate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stent of claim 7, wherein said second biodegradable polymer is selected from the group consisting of polycaprolactone, poly-DL-lactic acid, a combination of poly-L-lactic acid and polycaprolactone, polyorthoesters, aliphatic polycarbonates, polyphosphazenes, and combinations thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stent of claim 7, wherein said mesh layer of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer has a weave density of from about 10 to about 200 fibers per inch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent of claim 7 wherein said mesh layer is laminated with a layer of film on both sides to encapsulate the mesh.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent of claim 7 wherein said laminating layer of film is formed from a biodegradable polymer selected from the group consisting of poly-DL-lactic acid and poly-L-lactic acid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stent of claim 7 wherein said means for retaining said second end inserted in said slot comprises a widened portion of said second end.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
63 words
The stent of claim 7, wherein said main body portion includes first and second side edges, and said means in said main body portion for releasably engaging said slot to adjustably retain said main body portion in said slot comprises a plurality of serrations along each side edge of the main body portion dimensioned to provide a firm interference fit in the slot.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of making a biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, comprising the steps of: forming a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer and a second biodegradable polymer, said second biodegradable polymer melting at a lower temperature than the first biodegradable polymer; placing at least one laminating film of a biodegradable polymer, on at least one side of said mesh; heating said laminating film and mesh to melt said second biodegradable polymer and form a mesh and film laminate; and cutting the sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material in a shape to form said stent, said stent being formed to include first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends; and rolling said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material into a cylindrical configuration whereby said first end overlaps said second end.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
158 words
A method of making a biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, comprising the steps of: forming a sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material from a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer and a second biodegradable polymer, said second biodegradable polymer melting at a lower temperature than the first biodegradable polymer; placing at least one laminating film of a biodegradable polymer, on at least one side of said mesh; heating said laminating film and mesh to melt said second biodegradable polymer and form a mesh and film laminate; and cutting the sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material in a shape to form said stent, said stent being formed to include first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends; and rolling said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material into a cylindrical configuration whereby said first end overlaps said second end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said mesh and film are heated to a temperature of from about 120° to about 330° F.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said mesh and film are heated to a temperature of from about 180° to about 270° F.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coweaving a fiber of said first biodegradable polymer with a fiber of said second relatively lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 18, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coweaving a plurality of said fibers of said first biodegradable polymer and a plurality of fibers of said second relatively lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 19 wherein said step of coweaving comprises coweaving pairs of said first biodegradable polymeric fiber and said fibers of said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer in a plain weave pattern.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises commingling said plurality of said first biodegradable polymeric fibers and a plurality of fibers of said second low temperature, melting biodegradable polymer to form a plurality of commingled fibers of said first and second polymers, and weaving said commingled fibers in a mesh.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coating said plurality of fibers of said first biodegradable polymer with said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer, and weaving a mesh of said plurality of said first biodegradable polymeric fibers coated with said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coating a plurality of individual fibers of said first biodegradable polymer with said second lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer to form a plurality of individually coated fibers of said first biodegradable polymer, and weaving a mesh of said plurality of individually coated fibers of said first biodegradable polymer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of cutting said sheet of biodegradable mesh and film material comprises cutting said mesh and film laminate with a laser.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of making a biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, comprising the steps of: forming a mesh of a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer and a second biodegradable polymer, said second biodegradable polymer melting at a lower temperature than the first biodegradable polymer; placing at least one laminating film of a biodegradable on at least one side of said mesh; heating said laminating film and mesh to melt said second biodegradable polymer and form a mesh and film laminate; and cutting the mesh and film laminate in a shape to form said stent, said stent being formed to include first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said first end having a surface defining a slot for receiving said second end, said second end and said main body portion being formed to be insertable through said slot so as to form a loop, said second end being formed to include means for retaining said second end inserted in said slot, and said main body portion being formed to have means for releasably engaging said slot to adjustably retain said main body portion in said slot.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
204 words
A method of making a biodegradable mesh and film stent for use in maintaining the patency of blood vessels, comprising the steps of: forming a mesh of a plurality of fibers of a first biodegradable polymer and a second biodegradable polymer, said second biodegradable polymer melting at a lower temperature than the first biodegradable polymer; placing at least one laminating film of a biodegradable on at least one side of said mesh; heating said laminating film and mesh to melt said second biodegradable polymer and form a mesh and film laminate; and cutting the mesh and film laminate in a shape to form said stent, said stent being formed to include first and second ends and a main body portion between said first and second ends, said first end having a surface defining a slot for receiving said second end, said second end and said main body portion being formed to be insertable through said slot so as to form a loop, said second end being formed to include means for retaining said second end inserted in said slot, and said main body portion being formed to have means for releasably engaging said slot to adjustably retain said main body portion in said slot.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said laminating film and mesh are heated to a temperature of from about 120° to about 330° F.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said step of laminating said mesh is carried out at a temperature of from about 180° to about 270° F.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coweaving a fiber of said first biodegradable polymer with a fiber of said second relatively lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 28, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coweaving a plurality of said fibers of said first biodegradable polymer and a plurality of fibers of said second relatively lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 29, wherein said step of coweaving comprises coweaving pairs of said first biodegradable polymeric fiber and said fibers of said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer in a plain weave pattern.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises commingling said plurality of said first biodegradable polymeric fibers and a plurality of fibers of said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer to form a plurality of commingled fibers of said first and second polymers, and weaving said commingled fibers in a mesh.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coating said plurality of fibers of said first biodegradable polymer with said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer, and weaving a mesh of said plurality of said first biodegradable polymeric fibers coated with said second low temperature melting biodegradable polymer.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 25, wherein said step of forming a mesh comprises coating a plurality of individual fibers of said first biodegradable polymer with said second lower temperature melting biodegradable polymer to form a plurality of individually coated fibers of said first biodegradable polymer, and weaving a mesh of said plurality of individually coated fibers of said first biodegradable polymer.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 25 wherein said step of cutting said mesh and film laminate comprises cutting said mesh and film laminate with a laser.
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