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embolic phenomena. Despite the restrictions 
cited above, it seems reasonable to assume that 
satisfactory performance in an in vivo test 
model of this nature would appear to be a neces- 
sary requirement for acceptable resistance to 
thrombosis and embolus formation. 
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