Method of descaling metallic devices

Details Method of descaling metallic devices Method of descaling metallic devices

2006-03-07

2011-10-18

Kornakov, Michael (Department: 1714)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using sequentially applied treating agents

C134S002000, C134S003000, C134S025100, C134S025400, C134S028000, C134S029000, C134S042000

Reexamination Certificate

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08038803

ABSTRACT:
Methods are provided for descaling metallic components devices such as stents. The devices or components are cleaned under ultrasound in a cleaning solution of ammonium hydrogen fluoride at a temperature within a range of about 60° to 80° C., then rinsed at that temperature with an aqueous rinse containing a nonionic surfactant and rinsed again with purified water.

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