Methods and apparatus for manufacturing an intravascular stent
US8037733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/0304
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to methods and apparatus for manufacturing intravascular stents wherein the intravascular stent has its inner surface treated to promote the migration of endothelial cells onto the inner surface of the intravascular stent. In particular, the inner surface of the intravascular stent has at least one groove formed therein.
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