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Methods for applying an elastic coating layer on stents

US5534287A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1994
Grant dateJul 9, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 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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