Thermal processing of polymer scaffolds
US9795497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7534
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods are disclosed including thermally processing a scaffold to increase the radial strength of the scaffold when the scaffold is deployed from a crimped state to a deployed state such as a nominal deployment diameter. The thermal processing may further maintain or increase the expansion capability of the scaffold when expanded beyond the nominal diameter.
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