Methods of making medical devices
US7487579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53535
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a medical device, such as an endoprosthesis, includes reducing the size of the medical device, and vibrating the device. In embodiments, the device is vibrated ultrasonically.
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