title: Preparation of valved conduits by plasma immersion and autoclaving.
abstract: A method is described for preparing the graft portion of a manufactured valved conduit by plasma immersion and autoclaving while protecting the attached mechanical valve from coagulum and debris.
mesh_terms: D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D010949:Plasma; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates