Coated medical device and method for manufacturing the same
US8281737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05C1/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The medical device of the invention comprises a surface comprising at least one outermost portion and a plurality of depressions. The depressions occupy at least about 80% of the surface area of the surface. The depressions contain a coating material that preferably comprises a biologically active material and/or polymer, and the outermost portion is substantially free of any coating material. The invention is also directed to a method for manufacturing a medical device. The method comprises applying a coating material to the surface of the medical device by using at least one roller.
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