Surface modification of expanded ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (eUHMWPE) for improved bondability
US6841029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2495
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon catheter and a method of making the balloon catheter, having a balloon which is bonded to an elongated shaft, and which has a first layer and a second layer and an improved bond between the balloon and the shaft. One aspect of the invention is directed to a balloon in which the balloon first layer includes eUHMWPE and has at least a section that has been oxidized with a chromic acid solution to provide improved bondability.
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