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Methods of making medical devices

US7487579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2003
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 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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