Enhanced low friction coating for medical leads and methods of making
US9180289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable or insertable medical device can include a silicone substrate and a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition coating on the silicone substrate. The coating may include a silicon-containing compound. A method of forming the coating is also provided.
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