Controlling crystalline morphology of a bioabsorbable stent
US8501079B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7542
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed.
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