Apparatus and methods for coating medical devices
US9623215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include apparatus and methods for coating drug eluting medical devices. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating apparatus including a coating application unit comprising a movement restriction structure; a fluid applicator; and an air nozzle. The apparatus can further include a rotation mechanism and an axial motion mechanism, the axial motion mechanism configured to cause movement of at least one of the coating application unit and the rotation mechanism with respect to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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