Elongate medical device and method of coating the same
US7833564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elongate medical device including a coating extending over a portion of the elongate medical device having a plurality of apertures formed thereon and a method of applying a coating to such an elongate medical device are disclosed. Prior to applying a coating to the elongate medical device, a removable liquid is dispensed in the plurality of apertures. Subsequently, the removable liquid is removed from the plurality of apertures, leaving the plurality of apertures free of, unobstructed by, or otherwise not filled with the coating.
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