Packaging with active protection layer
US8361591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/239
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device including a plurality of components on a substrate, and a biocompatible multi-layer coating applied at least in part by vapor deposition to conform to and sealingly cover at least a portion of the components and/or the substrate. The coating is applied in at least two sets of layers, wherein each set has at least one layer formed by dissociation of a polymeric precursor and then deposition of that precursor, and another layer is a biocompatible liquid.
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