. "FIGS. 2A and 2B are a side view and a perspective view, respectively, of a molding element and a length of a metal fabric suitable for use in forming a medical device in accordance with the invention, the mold being in a disassembled state; FIG. 3A is a perspective view showing the molding element and metal fabric of FIG. 2 in a partially assembled state;" . . . . . .