Marked precoated medical device and method of manufacturing same
US8231927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D7/586
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a coated medical device, such as a medical guide wire, including at least applying a first colored coating to at least a first portion of an outer surface of a medical guide wire, securing a first end of the medical guide wire, and for each a designated quantity of turns, turn a second end of the medical guide wire upon a longitudinal axis of the medical guide wire. The method of manufacturing also includes securing the second end of the medical guide wire, blocking at least a first portion of the coated surface of the medical guide wire, applying a second contrasting colored coating to at least a second, unblocked portion of the outer surface of the medical guide wire and releasing the first end and the second end of the medical guide wire to display at least one spiral marking formed along a length of the medical guide wire.
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