Coatings for preventing balloon damage to polymer coated stents
US8778014B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical assembly is disclosed comprises a stent and a catheter having a balloon, wherein the coefficient of friction and/or the adhesion at the stent/balloon interface are reduced.
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