Method for manufacturing a medical device having a coated portion by laser ablation
US6517888B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/52
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a medical device having a coated portion which comprises obtaining a structure having an inner surface and an outer surface; coating at least a portion of the inner or outer surface with a first coating material; and ablating the coated tubular structure with a laser to form at least one opening therein to form the coated portion. A plate can be used instead of the structure, and the plate is folded to form the structure after the ablation. A plurality of medical devices, made of any materials and having uniform coating(s), can be easily manufactured by the method of the present invention.
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