System and method for conditioning an endoprosthesis
US10080675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2240/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoprosthesis is conditioned prior to use within a patient by placing a scaffold of the endoprosthesis in contact with a sterile liquid optionally at body temperature, following by causing the scaffold to bend. The scaffold may be bent by moving the scaffold through a conditioning tube.
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