Medical device coating methods and devices
US6156373A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for applying a polymeric coating to a medical device. The steps of the coating process including applying a liquid polymeric material to the surface of the medical device, then directing a stream of gas to impinge on the surface of the medical device. Excess liquid polymeric material is removed from the surface of the medical device. The devices used in the coating process and the coated medical device are also part of this invention.
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