Electro-polishing fixture and electrolyte solution for polishing stents and method
US6375826B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/91
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electro-polishing fixture for polishing stents which incorporates multiple anodes in contact with the stent and a center cathode disposed coaxially within the interior of the stent and a curved exterior cathode disposed about the perimeter of the stent. The invention further includes an electrolyte solution adapted for polishing stents composed of nickel-titanium alloy and a method of using the electrolyte in combination with the electro-polishing fixture.
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