The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to prosthesis formed from a biodegradable composite yarn. The biodegradable composite yarn includes a permanent core and a biodegradable shell. The biodegradable shell slowly dissolves over a period of time when placed in a vessel. As the biodegradable shell dissolves, openings are created in the prosthesis that are filled with tissue from the vessel wall of the vessel. The integration of the tissue into the prosthesis provides biological fixation of prosthesis in the vessel and prevents endoleaks and migration of prosthesis.

A needle lattice is used to form openings within a graft material to selectively enhance permeability of a prosthesis for tissue integration therein. The needle lattice may be disposed on, for example, a surface of a roller or press. The needle lattice precisely places openings in any pattern and location, and on any textile that forms the graft material. The needle lattice can be heated to fuse the surrounding material of the openings of the textile to prevent movement of the textiles and to prevent collapse of the openings. All parameters of the openings, including varying density, patterns, and size of each opening, can be controlled, allowing for the opportunity to selectively enhance and optimize the permeability of the graft material in a vessel. The needle lattice can quickly form multiple openings within a graft material, allowing for quick manufacturing of the prosthesis.

The techniques of this disclosure generally relate to applying an armor coating to a graft material. The armor coating is armor, impermeable to fluid, and elastic. The armor coating seals openings within the graft material eliminating passage of fluid through the graft material.

The embodiments disclose an eye protector apparatus with an adhesive strip having an oval center body with an oval opening and a first tab protruding outward from the oval center body and a second tab protruding outward from the oval center body. Also, an eye shield is included that has an inner oval shape portion having at least two different sized holes to allow visibility and ventilation to an eye and configured to fit within the oval center body. The eye shield further includes first and second flexible tabs on opposites sides of the eye shield. The adhesive strip further includes a backside adhesive coating along a perimeter edge the oval opening configured to adhere the eye shield to the adhesive strip. Also, each of the first and second tabs have first adhesive portions configured to adhere respectively to the first and second flexible tabs of the eye shield and wherein the first and second tabs each have hypoallergenic lower adhesive portions configured to adhere respectively to the eyebrow of the user and the cheek of the user.

An absorbent article for positioning within a garment, the absorbent article having an absorbent inner layer, a moisture proof outer layer, and a binding edge connecting peripheral edges of the inner and outer layers together, wherein the absorbent article is shaped and sized to cover at least a portion of a breast of person with the inner layer facing the breast. Also provided is an article of clothing having a cutout, wherein the cutout is configured to removably accept and support the absorbent article, wherein an inner layer of the absorbent article contacts the wearer's skin and wherein an outer layer of the absorbent article removably attaches to the article of clothing.

There is provided a plain-weave fabric excellent in low air permeability and waterproofness. Further, there is provided a stent graft excellent in low water permeability mechanical properties and catheter storage capacity, including the plain-weave fabric as a graft substrate. A plain-weave fabric woven by interlacing weaving yarns in warp and weft, in which weaving yarns YA and YB arranged in the same direction have different crimp ratios A and B, respectively, a relationship thereof satisfies Formula 1, and the crimp ratio B is 4% or more, and the plain-weave fabric is preferably used for a stent graft; A?B?1.2.

A prosthetic heart valve includes a sealing feature coupled to the inner frame at a coupling point and extending between the coupling point and a point of the outer frame that is radially outward of the coupling point in a direction substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, the sealing feature comprising a plurality of layers.

A method and associated device for constricting fluid flow in vasculature comprising inserting a device into vasculature of a patient. The device comprising a frame defining an inflow portion, an outflow portion, and a center portion between the inflow portion and outflow portion and a fluid impermeable membrane lining at least the center portion, wherein a minimum diameter of the center portion is at least about 33% less than a diameter of the inflow portion, and the patient has deep vein reflux (DVR), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), or excess shunting through a fistula. The method may further include placing the device within a vein proximally to a refluxing deep vein in a valve free zone.

A lattice or solid structure for a medical device includes a first layer of first filaments discretely formed from at least one medical-grade silicone material. The first filaments are arranged in a predetermined pattern and may be directly adjacent to one another or spaced apart. Additional layers of filaments may be provided adjacent to the first layer, and chemically bonded thereto to form an integrated structure that is without interruption or with interstices therebetween.

Textile-based implant or prosthetic tubular or non-tubular products are provided that require two materials, textile and an impermeable, non-organic hydrophobic or super hydrophobic material, that when constructed into a graft product of the present invention produce three distinct zones. The resulting self-sealing implant or prosthetic product is super anti-wetting and therefore provides for easier explantation from the body. Explantation is further improved by the resistance of one surface to electrosurgical energy such as electrocautery. The implant or prosthetic products also prevent leakage as well as transmural communication or migration through the graft body or wall while still allowing ingrowth of tissue along at least a portion of one surface of the implant or prosthetic for secured anchoring.