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Synthetic vascular prostheses.

Marcin H Struszczyk1, Paweł Bednarek, Krzysztof Raczyński

  • 1TRICOMED S.A., Lodz. martinst@skrzynka.pl

Polimery W Medycynie
|October 24, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Teflon are superior synthetic graft materials, maintaining strength post-implantation. TRICOMED S.A.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Textile Engineering

Background:

  • Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Teflon are key synthetic materials for vascular grafts, outperforming older materials like nylon.
  • Unlike other synthetics, PET and Teflon retain tensile strength after implantation, ensuring long-term graft integrity.
  • TRICOMED S.A. offers a range of knitted vascular implants, including Dallon, Dallon H, and Tricogel, all derived from PET fibers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the properties and applications of synthetic vascular grafts, specifically those produced by TRICOMED S.A.
  • To highlight the advantages of PET and Teflon-based grafts over traditional materials in vascular surgery.
  • To describe the innovative features of Dallon, Dallon H, and Tricogel grafts, including their surface characteristics and performance.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of synthetic grafting materials, focusing on Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Teflon.
  • Analysis of knitted vascular implants (Dallon, Dallon H, Tricogel) manufactured from PET fibers.
  • Evaluation of graft surface properties, including velour texture for tissue ingrowth and gelatin sealing for intraoperative tightness.

Main Results:

  • PET and Teflon demonstrate superior tensile strength retention compared to nylon, Ivalon, and Vinyon-N after implantation.
  • Dallon and Dallon H feature a double velour surface for enhanced tissue ingrowth and come in various sizes.
  • Dallon H exhibits increased blood susceptibility, reducing preclotting blood demand by 75%; Tricogel provides immediate intraoperative tightness via porcine gelatin sealing.

Conclusions:

  • PET and Teflon-based vascular grafts offer significant advantages in durability and performance for surgical applications.
  • The innovative designs of Dallon, Dallon H, and Tricogel, including velour surfaces and gelatin sealing, improve graft integration and reduce complications.
  • These synthetic grafts represent advancements in vascular surgery, providing reliable and effective solutions for patients.

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