Severable support for a stent and method of coating
US8632842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D2258/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent with at least one severable supporting device and methods of coating using the same are disclosed. The severable supporting device can be an end tube or a tab attached to some portion of the stent by at least one “gate” or attachment. The end tube or tab may be part of the design of the stent when it is originally manufactured, or it may be attached to the stent in a secondary process by a biocompatible glue or solder. The end tube or tab can be used to support a stent during a coating process eliminating the need for a mandrel which would otherwise contact the stent during the coating process.
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