Method and system for securing a coated stent to a balloon catheter
US6666880B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for mounting coated stents on balloon catheters uses a sheath and a pressurized fluid to expand the balloon. Heat is applied only at the ends of the balloon. An insulating disk and a chill block prevent overheating of the temperature sensitive stent coatings.
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