Methods for applying an elastic coating layer on stents
US5534287A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The coated stent comprises a cylindrical wall formed by meshed wires and a covering layer of elastic material extending on a portion of its length, with an outer surface, and totally embracing the wire mesh. Method of coating the stent using a lifting medium and then an elastomeric composition dissolved in solvent are disclosed.
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