Abstract: A system for producing a graft device for a patient may comprise: an imaging device configured to produce image data of a tubular conduit; and a processing unit configured to receive the image data from the imaging device. The processing unit may comprise an algorithm configured to process the image data, and produce a construction signal based on the image data. A material delivery device may be configured to receive the construction signal from the processor, and deliver material to produce a 3D covering based on the construction signal. The graft device may comprise the 3D covering positioned about the tubular conduit. Graft devices and methods of producing graft devices may also be provided.

Abstract: A system for producing a graft device for a patient may comprise: an imaging device configured to produce image data of a tubular conduit; and a processing unit configured to receive the image data from the imaging device. The processing unit may comprise an algorithm configured to process the image data, and produce a construction signal based on the image data. A material delivery device may be configured to receive the construction signal from the processor, and deliver material to produce a 3D covering based on the construction signal. The graft device may comprise the 3D covering positioned about the tubular conduit. Graft devices and methods of producing graft devices may also be provided.

Abstract: A composite medical textile such as a suture includes a plurality of bioresorbable hyaluronan-based fibers and a plurality of non-resorbable fibers. The hyaluronan-based fibers can include at least one of hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, or the esters of hyaluronic acid such as the benzyl esters. The non-resorbable fibers can be Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), and other materials. Methods of making a medical textile are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for producing a graft device for a patient may comprise: an imaging device configured to produce image data of a tubular conduit; and a processing unit configured to receive the image data from the imaging device. The processing unit may comprise an algorithm configured to process the image data, and produce a construction signal based on the image data. A material delivery device may be configured to receive the construction signal from the processor, and deliver material to produce a 3D covering based on the construction signal. The graft device may comprise the 3D covering positioned about the tubular conduit. Graft devices and methods of producing graft devices may also be provided.

Abstract: High strength biomedical materials and processes for making the same are disclosed. Included in the disclosure are nanoporous hydrophilic solids that can be extruded with a high aspect ratio to make high strength medical catheters and other devices with lubricious and biocompatible surfaces. Polymers may be entrapped in pores of materials to provide a durable modification of the materials.

Abstract: Provided are systems for applying a polymer fiber matrix to a tubular conduit to create a graft device. The system comprises a polymer solution comprising at least one polymer and at least one solvent; a polymer delivery assembly constructed and arranged to receive the polymer solution and to deliver the polymer fiber matrix to the tubular conduit; a rotating assembly constructed and arranged to rotate at least one of the tubular conduit or the polymer delivery assembly; and a controller constructed and arranged to control the polymer delivery assembly and the rotating assembly. The system is constructed and arranged to reduce the amount of the solvent in the graft device. Methods of applying a polymer fiber matrix with reduced solvent are also provided.

Abstract: A graft device for a mammalian patient comprises a tubular conduit and a fiber matrix surrounding the tubular conduit. The fiber matrix can comprise one or more polymers delivered by an electrospinning device. Systems and methods of creating a graft device are also provided.