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Method for stent retention on a balloon catheter

US8739384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2011
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49934
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A balloon is inflated from a collapsed configuration, then deflated. A polymeric stent is then disposed over the deflated balloon and the stent crimped to the balloon.

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