Methods for increasing a retention force between a polymeric scaffold and a delivery balloon
US10059034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods.
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