Steroid eluting collar undermold
US8784714B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
2References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/753
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods of manufacturing implantable medical devices with one or more undermolded features are disclosed. An example method includes injection molding an annular-shaped member onto an inner surface of a sacrificial mold insert, and then undermolding an elongate medical device body directly to the member. The member is directly coupled to the device body without the use of adhesives or bonding agents, thus eliminating the presence of gaps or surface irregularities that can affect device performance.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.