Bioabsorbable stent with hydrothermal conversion film and coating
US9155637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent includes a bioabsorbable metal, a hydrothermal conversion film covering the bioabsorbable metal, and a coating covering the hydrothermal conversion film. A method for manufacturing a stent includes forming a stent body comprising a bioabsorbable metal, forming a hydrothermal conversion film over surfaces of the stent body, and coating the hydrothermal conversion film with an overcoat.
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