Medical devices including metallic films
US8152841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2030 |
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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