Methods to improve adhesion of polymer coatings over stents
US7998524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31511
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques.
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