Medical devices including metallic films
US7854760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. The medical device can include a composite cover formed of a deposited metallic film and one or more polymer layers. The polymer layers contribute to mechanical or biological properties of the endoprosthesis.
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