Radiopaque coating for biomedical devices
US8002822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/86
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device has a porous radiopaque coating that can withstand the high strains inherent in the use of such devices without delamination. A coating of Ta is applied to a medical device, such as a stent, by vapor deposition so that the thermomechanical properties of the stent are not adversely affected. The coating preferable has high emissivity.
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