| abstract |
Devices and methods fabricating an implantable device are disclosed. A method of fabricating an implantable device is disclosed. The method includes positioning a planar base material. The planar base material has a first inner surface. The first inner surface has a first inner surface dimension. The planar base material has a first outer surface. The first outer surface has a first outer surface dimension. A portion of the first inner surface of the base material is removed to define an annular body movable from a first state towards a second state. The annular body includes a second inner surface having a second inner surface dimension and a second outer surface having a second outer surface dimension. The second inner surface dimension is smaller than the first inner surface dimension, the first outer surface dimension, and the second outer surface dimension. |