Prohealing endovascular devices
US8487284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides endovascular devices and the methods of making and using the same. The endovascular device is a prohealing endovascular device that comprises a super hydrophilic surface. The super hydrophilic surface is generated by a method comprising a step of irradiating a surface of the endovascular device with a high energy radiation for a period of time to cause the surface to become super hydrophilic.
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