Stent coating method

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2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Meeks, Timothy H (Department: 1715)

Coating processes

Medical or dental purpose product; parts; subcombinations;...

C427S002240, C427S002250, C427S421100, C427S426000, C118S313000, C118S320000, C239S290000, C239S294000, C239S296000

Reexamination Certificate

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07871658

ABSTRACT:
A system, nozzle assembly, and method for coating a stent with a solvent and polymer are provided. The polymer can include a therapeutic substance or a drug. The polymer and solvent can be discharged from separate tubes disposed within another tube carrying moving air. The polymer and the solvent mix together when they are discharged and are atomized by the air. The ends of the tubes can be concentric with each other.

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