SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1986
STP33295S

Sterility and Pyrogenicity Issues of Synthetic Vascular Grafts

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Common sterilization techniques, validation methods, and the physical and biologic effects of sterilization on synthetic vascular graft materials are reviewed. Pyrogenicity issues are discussed. A series of endotoxin-contaminated polyester externally supported grafts were tested in a canine model to assess the clinical significance of pyrogen contamination. Systemic pyrogenicity was observed, but gross thrombus formation was unaffected. The pathogenesis of graft infections are then reviewed.

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Helmus, MN
Arthur D. Little, Inc., Cambridge, MA
Botan, EA
Bard Cardiosurgery Division, C. R. Bard, Inc., Billerica, MA
Malone, JM
Tucson Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Botzko, KM
, Reading, MA
Reinert, RL
Tucson Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Bevans-Lynch, R
Bard Cardiosurgery Division, C. R. Bard, Inc., Billerica, MA
Brendel, K
College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Duhamel, RC
College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Snyder, RW
Advanced Vascular Technologies, Inc., Webster, TX
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Developed by Committee: F04
Pages: 236–249
DOI: 10.1520/STP33295S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4966-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0462-4