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Mandrel for supporting a stent and method of using the mandrel to coat a stent

US6955723B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2003
Grant dateOct 18, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05C13/025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for supporting a stent is disclosed. The device includes a mandrel and a gear. The gear allows for rotation of the stent during a coating process.

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