Methods of modifying ablumenal/lumenal stent coating thicknesses
US8221821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a stent having a coating, comprising providing a tubular stent having a lumenal side and an ablumenal side; applying a coating composition to the stents such that the coating composition contacts the lumenal and ablumenal sides of the stent; and modifying the diameter of the stent from a first diameter to a second diameter during the process of applying the coating composition.
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