Nanoparticle implantation in medical devices
US9408951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Nanoparticles can be embedded into a medical device by accelerating them to a speed of between 100 m/s and 1,000 m/s and embedding the particles into a polymer surface of a medical device or a precursor thereof. In some cases, the nanoparticles can be embedded until the nanoparticles accumulate in sufficient number to adhere together to form a coating over the polymer surface. The nanoparticles can provide a conductive pathway, an abrasion resistant surface, a pro-healing surface, and/or an anti-bacterial surface.
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