Stent crimping methods
US9308106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53952
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for crimping stents includes a multi-stage process producing a desired stent retention and crimped profile in a reduced amount of time. The process achieves results by utilizing particular combinations of heat and pressure during the crimping process, which was found to produce the desired results.
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