Method for retaining a vascular stent on a catheter
US8221112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49913
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter at least one time, and positioning the balloon with the stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold, or within a sheath, in two stages as the stent is restrained from radially expanding. The method may include crimping the stent onto the balloon one or two times during processing. The method increases retention of the stent on the balloon catheter following sterilization.
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