Crimping methods for thin-walled scaffolds
US10660773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2037 |
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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 balloon expanded scaffold crimped to a catheter having a balloon. The scaffold has a network of rings formed by struts connected at crowns and links connecting adjacent rings. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes using protective polymer sheaths or sheets during crimping, and adjusting the sheaths or sheets during the crimping to avoid or minimize interference between the polymer material and scaffold struts as the scaffold is reduced in size.
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