Title :
A new composite biomaterial — An artificial connective matrix linked to a polyglactine lattice — Used for vascular prosthesis
Author :
Bonzon, Nicole ; Rabaud, Michel ; Lefebvre, Françoise ; Rouais, François ; Picard, Philippe
Author_Institution :
INSERM, Univ. de Bordeaux II, Bordeaux, France
fDate :
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
Abstract :
The covalent association of a new artificial connective matrix with Vicryl® lattice is described. The Vicryl® offers strength and compliance while the original matrix resembles the natural sub-endothelium of arteries.
Keywords :
biochemistry; biodegradable materials; biomedical materials; blood vessels; bonds (chemical); composite materials; molecular biophysics; polymers; prosthetics; Vicryl lattice; artery; artificial connective matrix; composite biomaterial; covalent association; polyglactine lattice; subendothelium; vascular prosthesis; Humans; Integrated circuits; Laboratories; Plastics;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-0816-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5760832
