A blood access for dialysis includes a radially distensible support structure having an open lattice structure defining a support wall having interstitial open areas and defining exterior and luminal wall surfaces; a first porous polymeric portion having a plurality of pores, the first porous polymeric portion being securably disposed over at least a portion of the exterior wall portion of the support structure; a second porous polymeric portion having a plurality of pores, the second porous polymeric portion being securably disposed over at least a portion of the luminal portion of the support structure; and a biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable material disposed within the pores of the first polymeric portion and/or pores of the second polymeric portion.