Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Improved methods, designs and/or systems for incorporating markings and/or other visual and/or tactilely identifiable indicia on woven, knitted, nonwoven, braided and/or felted textiles used for medical textile implants and prostheses, including medical graft prostheses that would not affect the overall mechanical performance of the textile.

Abstract: The improved multifilament structure is a low denier, heat treated multifilament structure that provides for advantageous mechanical properties, including fray resistance, low shrinkage, high tensile strength and low elongation.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A tubular or non-tubular implant or prosthetic is provided to prevent or mitigate infection when implanted into a living body. The implant or prosthetic includes a textile layer comprising a plurality of interstices and/or pores and defining an interfacing surface and an opposing surface. The implant or prosthetic also includes a sealing layer comprising a non-porous, non-organic polymer adhered to the interfacing surface. The non-porous, non-organic polymer is formed of a material configured to prevent transmission or migration of bacteria through the sealing layer. The implant or prosthetic may also be configured to be anti-wetting and therefore provide for easier explantation from the body, to protect the textile layer from damage from electrocautery energy, and also to 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 implant or prosthetic for secured anchoring.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: A tip portion for a cautery device defining a device axis is provided herein. The tip portion comprises a first electrode and a second electrode spaced apart from one another. The tip portion further comprises at least one wire comprising a first end in electrical connection with the first electrode, a second end in electrical connection with the second electrode, and a central portion in electrical communication with the first portion and the second portion. The central portion of the at least one wire defines a cautery shape comprising a continuous perimeter extending in a cautery plane, wherein the cautery plane is perpendicular to the device axis. A retrieval portion may be provided to retain a cut portion produced during use of the cautery device.

Abstract: The improved multifilament structure is a low denier, heat treated multifilament structure that provides for advantageous mechanical properties, including fray resistance, low shrinkage, high tensile strength and low elongation.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Improved methods, designs and/or systems for incorporating markings and/or other visual and/or tactilely identifiable indicia on woven, knitted, nonwoven, braided and/or felted textiles used for medical textile implants and prostheses, including medical graft prostheses that would not affect the overall mechanical performance of the textile.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for use in protecting items and/or structures that are exposed to, submerged and/or partially submerged in aquatic environments from contamination and/or fouling due to the incursion and/or colonization by specific types and/or kinds of biologic organisms and/or plants, including the protection from micro- and/or macro-fouling for extended periods of time of exposure to aquatic environments.

Abstract: A substantially fluid impermeable textile graft may be produced by selective application of a substantially water-soluble material or masking agent, and optionally selective removal of excess substantially water-soluble material, followed by the application of a substantially water-insoluble sealant. The inner surface of the graft includes a coating of the substantially water-soluble material thereon. The outer surface includes a coating of the substantially water-insoluble sealant disposed thereon. The tubular wall having the coating of the substantially water-insoluble sealant is, after curing thereof, substantially impermeable to liquid. The substantially water-soluble material is removed from the graft after the application of the substantially water-insoluble sealant.

Abstract: A substantially fluid impermeable textile graft may be produced by selective application of a substantially water-soluble material or masking agent, and optionally selective removal of excess substantially water-soluble material, followed by the application of a substantially water-insoluble sealant. The inner surface of the graft includes a coating of the substantially water-soluble material thereon. The outer surface includes a coating of the substantially water-insoluble sealant disposed thereon. The tubular wall having the coating of the substantially water-insoluble sealant is, after curing thereof, substantially impermeable to liquid. The substantially water-soluble material is removed from the graft after the application of the substantially water-insoluble sealant.

Abstract: A breathable, stretchable, and heat-moldable multi-layer weft knit spacer fabric having a substantially decorative first layer and a spaced less decorative second layer. Also, a method of integrally knitting the multi-layer knitted fabric on a circular weft knit machine is also described. Articles of the manufacture comprising the fabric are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides articles useful in medical applications including the treatment of heart diseases, and methods for producing the articles. Embodiments include warp knitted fabrics, both single and multilayer, medical articles and methods of making the same.