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Enhanced low friction coating for medical leads and methods of making

US9737905B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2015
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2035

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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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